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Dolabella (P. Cornelius Dolabella) - Roman consul, 283 B.C.
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283/_ Consuls: P. Cornelius Dolabella, Cn. Domitius Cn.f. Calvinus Maximus
283/3 Dolabella defeats the Boii and the Etruscans at Lake Vadimon.
Within translations:
FastCap_p52 ter [283] & P. Cornelius . . . Dolabella , Cn. Domitius
Oros_3.22 and during the consulship of Dolabella and Domitius >283 B.C. the

Dolabella ³ (Cn. Cornelius Dolabella) - Roman consul, 159 B.C.
159/_ Consuls: Cn. Cornelius Cn.f. Dolabella, M. Fulvius M.f. Nobilior
Within translations:
FastCap_p66 & Cn. Cornelius Cn.f. Cn.n. Dolabella , M. Fulvius M.f.

Dolabella ⁴ (Cn. Dolabella) - brother of Saturninus, killed in 100 B.C.
Oros_5.17 Cn. Dolabella, the brother of Saturninus, while fleeing
Oros_5.17 should be confiscated. Cn. Dollabella, the brother of Saturninus,

Dolabella ⁵ (Cn. Cornelius Dolabella) - Roman consul, 81 B.C.
81/_ Consuls: M. Tullius M.f. Decula, Cn. Cornelius Cn.f. Dolabella
80/36 Sherk1_64, a letter of Cn.Dolabella to the people of Thasos.
77/4 Cn.Dolabella celebrates a triumph, for his victories in Macedonia.
77/35 Cn.Dolabella is prosecuted by C.Caesar on a charge of extortion in
Within translations:
Cic:Brut_317 Canuleius, and Cn. Dolabella, a man of consular dignity)
Cic:LegAgr_2.35 of Marcus Tullius and Gnaeus Cornelius or afterwards. ** Why is
Cic:Pis_44 last few years Gnaeus Dolabella, Gaius Curio, and Marcus
Cic:Quinct_30 to the praetor Gnaeus Dolabella ** that Quinctius should
FastCap_p76 , Cn. Cornelius Cn.f. Cn.n. Dolabella [80] & L. Corneli
ValMax_8.9.3 in his speech against Cn. Dolabella, whom he was prosecuting, that
[Vict]:VirIll_78 his immorality. Then he took Dolabella to court and secured his

Dolabella ⁶ (Cn. Cornelius Dolabella) - Roman praetor, 81 B.C.
80/33 is sent as proquaestor to Dolabella in Cilicia, and loots various
80/35 eath, possibly by murder, of C.Malleolus, the quaestor of Dolabella.
79/16 Verres, as proquaestor of Cn.Dolabella, continues to extort money fro
78/30 Cn.Dolabella is prosecuted by Scaurus after returning from Cilicia,
Cic:Scaur_45 father's enemies there remained Dolabella alone, who had joined
Cic:Verr_1.11 carried out, at Gnaeus Dolabella's expense, a fresh performance
Cic:Verr_2.1.41 acting quaestor by Gnaeus Dolabella after Gaius Malleolus was
Cic:Verr_2.1.44 of Cilicia to Gnaeus Dolabella as his province, merciful
Cic:Verr_2.1.52 command of a warship, by Dolabella's orders he acted as escort
Cic:Verr_2.1.63 or turbulence. Verres, having pestered Dolabella to send him on a
Cic:Verr_2.1.72 court. He begged and implored Dolabella to leave his province and
Cic:Verr_2.1.75 how, at this second hearing, Dolabella breathed fire and slaughter ;
Cic:Verr_2.1.90 When Gaius Malleolus, Dolabella's quaestor was killed, Verres
Cic:Verr_2.1.95 damages assessed against Gnaeus Dolabella amounted to three million
Cic:Verr_2.1.99 quaestor's absence. He said that Dolabella had been granted the same
Cic:Verr_2.2.109 the conviction of Gnaeus Dolabella annulled the conviction of
Cic:Verr_2.3.177 large sum of money from Dolabella ; but he got the

Dolabella ⁷ (P. Cornelius Dolabella) - Roman praetor, (?) 69 B.C.
68/28 P. Dolabella avoids condemning a woman of Smyrna, who is accused
Within translations:
Cic:Caecin_23 case, the praetor P. Dolabella, issued the usual injunction
ValMax_8.1am'2 shown by P. Dolabella the proconsul of Asia. A woman of Smyrna

Dolabella ⁸ (P. Cornelius Dolabella) - Roman consul, 44 B.C.
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50/11 Appius is prosecuted by Dolabella for his conduct in Cilicia, but is
50/23 Tullia, the daughter of Cicero, marries P.Dolabella.
48/22 Cic:Fam_9.9, a letter from Dolabella to Cicero.
47/21 fails to suppress disturbances caused by the tribune P.Dolabella.
47/22 his wife Antonia, alleging that she had an affair with Dolabella.
45/4 Cic:Fam_9.10 & 9.13, letters from Cicero to Dolabella.
45/18 Cic:Fam_4.6 & 9.11, letters from Cicero to Sulpicius and Dolabella.
45/66 _13.42 & Cic:Fam_9.12, letters from Cicero to Atticus and Dolabella.
44/1 the senate against the appointment of Dolabella as suffect consul.
44/118 Dolabella leaves Italy in order to take over the province of Asia.
44/26 Antonius blocks Dolabella's election as consul.
44/50 ibuted: Syria is assigned to Dolabella, Macedonia to Antonius, Crete
44/64 Dolabella pulls down an altar and column, which had been erected
44/68 Cic:Fam_9.14 & 12.1, letters from Cicero to Dolabella and Cassius.
44/80 offer of an appointment to serve on the staff of Dolabella in Syria.
43/7 Dolabella kills Trebonius at Smyrna.
43/8 Dolabella excuses the Jews in Asia from military service.
43/24 Dolabella avoids condemning a woman of Smyrna, who is accused of murd
43/28 icero, concerning war against Dolabella and the embassy to Antonius.
43/63 ntulus Spinther forces the fleet of Dolabella to retreat from Lycia.
43/87 Dolabella is killed at Laodiceia, after being defeated by Cassius.
Within translations:
Cic:AdBrut_3 Asia. ** I hear that Dolabella. ** is harrying it to
Cic:AdBrut_4 with the operations against Dolabella. Yes, and I defiantly
Cic:AdBrut_5 what is the difference between Dolabella and any one of the
Cic:AdBrut_7 most astonishing of all, that Dolabella had sent five cohorts to
Cic:AdBrut_8 say, you have news of Dolabella, you will let me know.
Cic:AdBrut_13 should take the field against Dolabella. I gave him my support
Cic:AdBrut_14 the legate of Trebonius, that Dolabella had been cut up and
Cic:AdBrut_19 When he came across Dolabella with infantry and mounted
Cic:Att_6.6 find myself father-in-law of Dolabella his accuser. You invoke
Cic:Att_6.9 is about her husband Dolabella, about the political situation
Cic:Att_7.8 3 Dolabella, I see, by Livia's will
Cic:Att_7.13 terrified. But the thought of Dolabella ** is some small relief
Cic:Att_7.17 himself, or approach me through Dolabella or Caelius. However, I am
Cic:Att_7.21 except myself knows it; but Dolabella has written to me that
Cic:Att_7.21 ept myself knows it; but Dolabella has written to me that
Cic:Att_9.13 the fleet. For why should Dolabella in a letter dated from
Cic:Att_9.16 the presence of your relative Dolabella. This favour also I shall
Cic:Att_10.4 said he had heard from Dolabella. I asked what he said,
Cic:Att_10.7 opportunity is offered now that Dolabella is in the Adriatic and
Cic:Att_10.10 I was mindful of my son-in-law, of our friendship, that, if
Cic:Att_10.8a have such dear regard for Dolabella and your daughter Tullia, that
Cic:Att_11.3 time, and the breaking with Dolabella, which you mention, while the
Cic:Att_11.7 out that Caesar had told Dolabella to write and tell me
Cic:Att_11.23 Clodius. To think that my son-in-law above all people should do
Cic:Att_12.7 and, I forgot to say, Dolabella will be with me too.
Cic:Att_12.8 The time is near and Dolabella is in a hurry. Please
Cic:Att_12.38 a clear enough hint lately, Dolabella a vague one, and Pollio
Cic:Att_12.5c have sent Tiro to meet Dolabella. He will return on the
Cic:Att_13.9 too, and this morning came Dolabella. We had a long talk
Cic:Att_13.10 and more political to Dolabella. I must certainly do
Cic:Att_13.13 want to do something for Dolabella, as he is very anxious
Cic:Att_13.21 Torquatus, unless I hear from Dolabella ? 2 As soon as
Cic:Att_13.28 me and welcome. Nicias at Dolabella's urgent request (for I read
Cic:Att_13.29 is worth much less, and Dolabella's debt seems so safe that
Cic:Att_13.45 to spend those days with Dolabella. Now, if I had not
Cic:Att_13.47 because Caesar is getting near. Dolabella tells me he is coming
Cic:Att_13.50 books to be sent to Dolabella. But I sent a copy
Cic:Att_13.52 to Tusculum. As he passed Dolabella's house and nowhere else the
Cic:Att_13.21a 3 I agree about Dolabella. My co-heirs I will meet
Cic:Att_14.9 imminent there. But that is Dolabella's and Nicias' look out. **
Cic:Att_14.15 Well done my Dolabella ! For now I call
Cic:Att_14.16 magnificent stroke of our friend Dolabella ! How it will make
Cic:Att_14.17 Brutus, to Cassius and to Dolabella. I send you copies; not
Cic:Att_14.18 reproaching me now with lauding Dolabella to the skies more than
Cic:Att_14.19 depths of despair owing to Dolabella's 'arice' ** (for that is
Cic:Att_14.20 are very well satisfied with Dolabella, and I am more than
Cic:Att_14.20 Antonius' speech is horrible, Dolabella's splendid. Let him keep
Cic:Att_14.21 me have a letter from Dolabella, not about my debt (for
Cic:Att_14.17a you have won, my dear Dolabella, and it affords me the
Cic:Att_15.1 for the future. I hope Dolabella is at home.
Cic:Att_15.3 About ... I wrote to Dolabella long ago very fully, if
Cic:Att_15.8 I had written only to Dolabella, his quick temper might be
Cic:Att_15.11 have not heard it before: Dolabella has made me one of
Cic:Att_15.12 I had sent Tiro to Dolabella with a letter as you
Cic:Att_15.13 5 That pretty fellow Dolabella has written to me from
Cic:Att_15.14 I received a letter from Dolabella, and I am sending you
Cic:Att_15.18 and I wrote, too, to Dolabella, saying I wanted to start
Cic:Att_15.19 commissions as I choose from Dolabella, that is, none at all.
Cic:Att_15.20 could have been kinder. Let Dolabella give me what commissions he
Cic:Att_15.4a I have sent Tiro to Dolabella with a message and a
Cic:Att_16.3 am anxious when I see Dolabella's name among them, and drafts
Cic:Att_16.11 pinnacle off my praises of Dolabella. And yet to my thinking
Cic:Att_16.15 If Dolabella had not treated me most
Cic:Att_16.15 there would be money from Dolabella. I think he misunderstood you,
Cic:Fam_12.1 iantly administered by my dear Dolabella. For that mischie
Cic:Fam_12.4 more trustworthy. Dolabella is soundly trounced by men
Cic:Fam_12.8 sfactory news here about Dolabella, but we have nobody def
Cic:Fam_12.9 about the crushing of Dolabella, which are certainly
Cic:Fam_12.10-13 * daily news about Dolabella is all we could desire; but
Cic:Phil_1.5 other things afterwards were Dolabella's own acts, yet I
Cic:Phil_1.27 [11.] [27] You consuls, Dolabella, must not be angry with
Cic:Phil_1.29 as I look at you, Dolabella, who are my very dear
Cic:Phil_1.30 name. Recall, I ask you, Dolabella, that unanimous applause in the
Cic:Phil_2.75 in safety. How then did Dolabella reach it? Either you should
Cic:Phil_2.79 I make no complaint on Dolabella's account, who had been then
Cic:Phil_2.82 Now comes the day of Dolabella's election. The right of the
Cic:Phil_2.99 as your reason for hating Dolabella - your discovery of his
Cic:Phil_8.25 which he himself and Dolabella gave should continue in
Cic:Phil_11.1 the creation of human beings, Dolabella and Antonius, of whom one
Cic:Phil_11.4 [4] Antonius has invaded Gaul, Dolabella Asia, each of them another
Cic:Phil_11.6 [3.] You see in Dolabella the image of the cruelty
Cic:Phil_11.8 [4.] O Dolabella, much more miserable than he
Cic:Phil_11.10 [5.] For Dolabella had not with him so
Cic:Phil_11.13 ** of the Antonii and Dolabella, Nucula and Lento, the parcellers
Cic:Phil_11.14 crime will he forbear, when Dolabella has involved himself in so
Cic:Phil_11.16 [7.] [16] Now, as Dolabella has been adjudged an enemy,
Cic:Phil_11.21 of prosecuting the war with Dolabella, should have Asia and Syria
Cic:Phil_11.22 mind to the pursuit of Dolabella, and to divert to Asia
Cic:Phil_11.25 delay in our pursuit of Dolabella? For when will a consul
Cic:Phil_11.26 more service by pursuing Dolabella than by remaining in
Cic:Phil_11.27 ones; he withdrew to himself Dolabella's cavalry, and in his own
Cic:Phil_11.29 Senate has decreed that Publius Dolabella should be attacked in war,
Cic:Phil_11.32 allowed the brigandage of Dolabella to penetrate into Syria.
Cic:Phil_11.35 The State has against Dolabella, conscript fathers in Caius
Cic:Phil_12.21 dear to me, especially as Dolabella has made death desirable if
Cic:Phil_13.11 estates he will recover from Dolabella ; also from Antonius the
Cic:Phil_13.23 "That Dolabella has at this crisis been
Cic:Phil_13.23 Why do you lament that Dolabella has been adjudged an enemy?
Cic:Phil_13.25 should strive to show that Dolabella was rightly condemned!"
Cic:Phil_13.35 it not been for them, Dolabella would not have offered a
Cic:Phil_13.39 death of Trebonius when Dolabella was adjudged an enemy;
Cic:Phil_13.42 faith I have given to Dolabella," -
Cic:Phil_13.47 before us the instance of Dolabella. ** I suppose envoys will
Cic:Phil_14.8 tortures, and racks; Dolabella's brutal and savage
FastCap_p78 office , P. Cornelius P.f. . . Dolabella - elected in his
Hieron:Chron_1973 of March, after which P.Dolabella took up the fasces [bec
Joseph:AJ_14.217 cus Antonius and Publius Dolabella were consuls, they both
Joseph:AJ_14.221-225 * ius. [221] Publius Dolabella and Marcus Antonius, the cons
Joseph:AJ_14.228 ere the concessions that Dolabella made to our nation when
Joseph:AJ_14.313 use of the favours which I and Dolabella have granted you.
NicDam_130.110 but many joined Antonius and Dolabella also. [111] There
Obseq_68 of the consuls Antony and Dolabella were shaken out, which indicated
Oros_6.15 8 In Illyria, however, Dolabella, a member of Caesar's faction,
Oros_6.18 repentance. 6 At Smyrna, Dolabella killed Trebonius, one of
Plut:Mor_206 ou. & Antonius and Dolabella were suspected by his friends

Dolabella ¹⁰ (P. Cornelius Dolabella) - Roman consul, 10 A.D.
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CIL_add.8 (1st cent. A.D.) usta [was dedicated] when P.Dolabella and C.Silv
ExcBarb_52B Camerinus and Birillus Dolabella and Sofianus Quinctilia
FastCap_p86 onsuls: P. Cornelius P.f. P.n. Dolabella , C. Junius C.f.

Dolabella ¹² (L. Cornelius Dolabella) - Roman praetor, (?) 100 B.C.
98/1 The triumph of L.Dolabella, over the Lusitani.
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FastTr_p107 ornelius P.f. L.n. Dolabella, proconsul, & from Further

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