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Marcus Julius Cottius

fl. late 1st century BCE · 1st century BCE · Also known as Cottius

Marcus Julius Cottius was a king of the Ligurian peoples of the western Alps around Segusio (Susa). Rather than resist Augustus's conquest of the Alps, he made peace and was confirmed as ruler with the title of prefect. In 9–8 BCE he dedicated the Arch of Susa to Augustus, and the Cottian Alps take their name from him.

Marcus Julius Cottius
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Kingdom of Cottius

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