The ''gens Caerellia'' was a minor
Roman family during the late
Republic
A republic () is a "state in which power rests with the people or their representatives; specifically a state without a monarchy" and also a "government, or system of government, of such a state." Previously, especially in the 17th and 18th c ...
and in
imperial times. It is known from only a few individuals.
Caerellia
Caerellia (fl. 1st c. BCE) was a Roman lady distinguished for her philosophical pursuits. A friend of Cicero who shared his interest in philosophy. She attempted to mend his relationship with his second wife whom he had divorced.
She was accused b ...
was a wealthy friend of
Cicero, distinguished for her love of philosophical pursuits.
Caerellius Priscus was governor of
Roman Britain in the late 2nd century.
['' Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology'', William Smith, Editor.]
See also
*
List of Roman gentes
Footnotes
Roman gentes
{{Roman-gens-stub