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{{Short description|Name of various Romans}}
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'''Quintus Pompeius''' was the name of various Romans from the [[gens]] [[Pompeia
==Consul of 141 BC==
'''Quintus Pompeius A. f.''' (flourished 2nd century BC) was the son of an Aulus Pompeius
The Roman Senator and Historian [[Cicero]] states that Pompeius first came to notice for his distinctive oratory. He was consul in 141 BC, during which, he was sent to [[Hispania]] as the successor of [[Quintus Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus]] in command of the [[Numantine War]]. Although he defeated [[Tanginus]], after several defeats he and his troops were kept encamped before the walls of the town during the winter.
Pompeius publicly demanded that the Numantines surrender; however, privately, he only demanded the return of the hostages and payment of thirty [[attic talent|talents]]. The Numantines, at first, were wary of this arrangement; however, they eventually agreed to Pompeius' terms.
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==Opponent of Tiberius Gracchus==
'''Quintus Pompeius''' (flourished 2nd century BC), was the son to the above
Pompeius stated that he lived near Gracchus and knew a certain wealthy Greek, Eudemus from [[Pergamon]], who gave Gracchus a purple robe and royal treasures including a [[Diadem (personal wear)|diadem]]. Eudemus also promised Gracchus more treasures, when his [[tribune]]ship had expired. Pompeius was elected tribune of the plebs in 132 BC and opposed Gracchus’ land reforms. Pompeius married an unnamed Roman woman and had two sons: Quintus Pompeius Rufus, consul of 88 BC and tribune [[Aulus Pompeius]].
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==Consul of 88 BC==
{{main|Quintus Pompeius Rufus (consul 88 BC)}}
'''Quintus Pompeius Rufus''' (flourished 2nd and 1st century BC, died 88 BC), was the son to the above
[[Cicero]] states that Pompeius was among the orators he had heard in his youth. Pompeius was a supporter of the Dictator [[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]]. In 100 BC Pompeius was tribune of the [[plebs]]; was [[praetor]] in 91 BC and served his consulship with Sulla in 88 BC. When the civil war broke out between Sulla and [[Gaius Marius]], Pompeius was deprived of his consulship and fled to [[Nola]], where Pompeius met up with Sulla and his army. Sulla took the place in the war against Mithridates and left Pompeius in charge of [[Italy]].
While [[Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo]] was commanding the war against the [[Marsi]] tribe, the Optimates gave his army to Pompeius Rufus, the new consul. This caused Pompeius Rufus to be murdered by
Pompeius had married an unnamed Roman woman and they had a son a younger Quintus Pompeius Rufus, who married
==Son-in-law of dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla==
'''Quintus Pompeius Rufus''' (flourished 2nd and 1st century BC, died 88 BC), was the son to the above
==Son of tribune Aulus Pompeius==
'''Quintus Pompeius Bithynicus''' (108 BC-48 BC), was the son of the tribune [[Aulus Pompeius]]
Pompeius was a friend to Cicero, with whom he studied
==Grandson of dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla==
[[File:Sullapomrufus455.jpg|thumb|Coin issued by Pompeius depicting his two grandfathers [[Quintus Pompeius Rufus (consul 88 BC)|Rufus]] and [[Sulla]], both consuls]]
'''Quintus Pompeius Rufus''' (flourished 1st century BC) was the son of Quintus Pompeius Rufus, who was murdered in 88 BC, and [[Cornelia Sulla]]. His maternal grandparents were the dictator [[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]] and his first wife Ilia (or Julia). His paternal grandfather was the consul of 88 BC, Quintus Pompeius Rufus, while his paternal grandmother is unknown. In 54 BC, he was accused by [[Marcus Valerius Messalla Rufus]] of bribing voters to gain the consulship. He was [[tribune]] of the plebs in 52 BC and was a supporter of triumvir [[Pompey]].
[[Marcus Caelius Rufus]] accused Pompeius of violating laws of the [[Roman Senate]] which he had taken an active role in passing. He was condemned and was exiled to [[Campania]]. Also Caelius accused Pompeius of forcing his mother to give him the property that belonged to his father. The last instance in which the sources mention Pompeius is that in 51 BC the enemies of Pompeius spread false
==Praetor of 63 BC==
'''Quintus Pompeius Rufus''' (flourished 1st century BC) was a [[praetor]] in 63 BC. It is unknown how this Pompeius was related to the above named. In
Pompeius was the governor of the [[Africa]]n Province in 61 BC, where he obtained the title of [[Proconsul]] and [[Cicero]] states he governed with integrity. In 56 BC, he bore witness to [[Marcus Caelius Rufus]], who was in Africa at that time.
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