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Caso's Downfall
- Cincinnatus's son, Caso, was a patrician who opposed plebeian demonstrations.
- After facing charges, Caso fled, forcing Cincinnatus to sell property to pay his son's debts.
Cincinnatus as Consul
- Cincinnatus, impoverished after paying his son's debts, was elected consul in 460 BC.
- He clashed with tribunes and ultimately refused re-election, upholding his principles.
Dictator Cincinnatus
- In 458 BC, Cincinnatus was appointed dictator to resolve a military crisis.
- He swiftly defeated the Aequians, celebrated a triumph, and resigned within 15 days.