Quintus Hortensius Hortalus (cos. 69) edit

Career

1. 75 BCE
   Aedile edit

   He gave splendid games (a), and made a distribution of grain to the populace (b, and above, Consuls, on Cotta).

2. 72 BCE
   Praetor ·Q. de repetundis edit

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3. 69 BCE
   Consul edit

   Both Consuls attempted, while Consuls-designate, to assist Verres against his accuser (a). Hortensius refused the command against the Cretan pirates, which was then given to Metellus (b).

Family