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Mamercus Aemilius Lepidus Livianus, (died c. 62 BC)^[1] was a Roman politician and military commander who was consul in 77 BC.

Biography

Livianus was a well connected and influential figure in Late Republican politics. A member of the aristocratic party, brother of the tribuneMarcus Livius Drusus and son of Marcus Livius Drusus, he was adopted into the Aemilii Lepidi.^[2] His influence was such that he was able to intercede with Lucius Cornelius Sulla on the young Julius Caesar's behalf, geting Sulla to spare Caesar's life.^[3] He was also married to Cornelia Sulla, Sulla's daughter.

Around 91 BC he succeeded his brother Marcus Livius Drusus as one of the pontifices in the College of Pontiffs.^[4] He served with distincion in the Social War (91–88 BC), probably serving as legate under Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius. He achieved some victories, most notably he was creditied with killing the the general of the Marsi, Quintus Poppaedius Sil Mamercus aemilius lepidus livianus biography definition wikipedia!