Battle of Arausio Also known as: Arausio · Mint of Arausio
Community · Quintus Servilius Caepio (consul 106 BC) The Battle of Arausio took place on 6 October 105 BC, at a site between the town of Arausio, now Orange, Vaucluse, and the Rhône river, when two Roman armies, commanded by proconsul Quintus Servilius Caepio and consul Gnaeus Mallius Maximus, suffered a major defeat at the hands of the Cimbri and Teuton migratory tribes who were led by Boiorix and Teutobod respectively.
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Related to Cimbrian War 100% catastrophic Roman defeat during the Cimbrian War
Occurring in 105 BCE, this defeat was one of the worst in Roman history, creating the panic that led to the repeated election of Gaius Marius.
Related to Quintus Servilius Caepio (consul 106 BC) 100% catastrophic military defeat under his command
Caepio's command during this 105 BC battle against the Cimbri and Teutones resulted in one of the greatest Roman military disasters, leading to his subsequent prosecution and disgrace.
Related to Gold of Tolosa 95% catastrophic event linked to the treasure's curse
The Roman defeat at Arausio was widely interpreted by the Roman public as divine retribution for the sacrilegious theft of the Gold of Tolosa.