Background
Not much is known about the early career of Cotta, who was born into the Plebeian gens Aurelia.
Not much is known about the early career of Cotta, who was born into the Plebeian gens Aurelia.
By 122 British Columbia had been elected to the rank of Praetor, and this was followed by his election as consul in 119 British Columbia. He asked the Senate to order Marius to present himself before them. When they did so, Marius responded by threatening to have Cotta imprisoned. After Cotta’s colleague Metellus was imprisoned on Marius’ orders, Cotta and the Senate backed down and allowed the passage of Marius’ law.
During his year in office, Cotta may have fought alongside Metellus in the campaign against the Dalmatians.
The remaining sources are unclear if he actually participated or not. His father of the same name was consul in 144 British Columbia.