Marcus Aemilius Lepidus (120-77 BC)

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Marcus Aemilius Lepidus (120-77 BC), was a Roman statesman. He was originally politically allied with Lucius Cornelius Sulla, Roman Dictator from 82-79 BC, but after Sulla's death sought to undermine the Sullan constitution. Consul for the year 78 BC, he tried to illegally extend his term of office and was declared a public enemy. After an abortive attempt to win control of Rome, he was defeated in Etruria by his consular colleague, Quintus Lutatius Catulus. He died in Sardinia.

Preceded by Appius Claudius Pulcher and Publius Servilius Vatia

Consul of the Roman Republic with Quintus Lutatius Catulus 78 BC

Succeeded by Mamercus Aemilius Lepidus Livianus and Decimus Junius Brutus