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Marius's Rise to Prominence
- Consul Metellus brought Marius to Africa in 109 BC to fight Jugurtha.
- Marius's success and the failures of other Roman generals against the Gauls led to his unprecedented rise.
Popular Support for Marius
- Marius's popularity soared after the Roman failures against the Gauls.
- This led to his second consulship, despite laws restricting consecutive terms.
Marius's Military Reforms
- Upon his return, Marius prioritized reforming the Roman legions.
- This included abandoning the maniple system and the traditional three-line formation.