Marius
Gaius, c155–86 b.c., Roman general and consul: opponent of Lucius Cornelius Sulla.
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I was a theater actor in New York, chasing roles like Chris in “Miss Saigon” or Marius in “Les Miz.”
In ‘Trans Am,’ a trans person telling a trans story | Patrick Folliard | January 22, 2022 | Washington BladeOver the span of his tragically short life, we doubt young Marius ever imagined a sobbing Kirstie Alley tweeting on his behalf.
Hollywood Mourns the Death of Marius the Giraffe | Amy Zimmerman | February 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe posted two tweets about Marius, raging against the zoo's breeding practices and paying tribute to the young giraffe.
Hollywood Mourns the Death of Marius the Giraffe | Amy Zimmerman | February 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUnfortunately, Marius' death sparked a lesser tragedy: Axl Rose's Twitter reaction.
Hollywood Mourns the Death of Marius the Giraffe | Amy Zimmerman | February 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIan Somerhalder wasn't the only genetically gifted celeb to speak out on Marius' behalf.
Hollywood Mourns the Death of Marius the Giraffe | Amy Zimmerman | February 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Last Sunday Marius, a 2-year-old giraffe, was slaughtered at the Copenhagen Zoo.
Hollywood Mourns the Death of Marius the Giraffe | Amy Zimmerman | February 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMonsieur de Garnache assumed that he was in the presence of Marius de Condillac.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniIn a statuesque attitude, she sat, like Marius on the ruins of Carthage, or Patience on a monument smiling at grief.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsHis pacing had brought him to the opposite end of the board, where stood the cup of wine madame had poured for Marius.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael Sabatini"I think you make too sure," Marius replied, and dissembled his misgivings in a short laugh.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniHe never saw the sign that madame made to her son, never so much as noticed Marius's stealthy progress towards the door.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael Sabatini
British Dictionary definitions for Marius
/ (ˈmɛərɪəs, ˈmærɪəs) /
Gaius (ˈɡaɪəs). ?155–86 bc, Roman general and consul. He defeated Jugurtha, the Cimbri, and the Teutons (107–101), but his rivalry with Sulla caused civil war (88). He was exiled but returned (87) and took Rome
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