4 The date is established by the phrase # in Diodorus (36. 10) describing Metellus' exile, and by the statement in Schol. Bob. (176 Stangl) that his summons to return came from Metellus Nepos (a Consul this year) and Metellus Pius (his son). (Broughton MRR II)
Carried the law which recalled Metellus Numidicus from exile (Cic. Planc. 69; Dom. 87; Val. Max. 5.2.7; Auct. Vir. Ill. 62.3; cf. Cic. Fam. 1.9.16; P. Red. in Sen. 37-38; P. Red. ad Quir. 6 and 10; Diod. 36.16; Liv. Per. 69; Val. Max. 4.1.13; Vell. 2.15.4, and 45.3; Plut. Mar. 31.1; App. BC 1.33; Dio 28, fr. 95.1-3; Auct. Vir. I11. 63.1; Schol. Bob. 176 Stangl; Ampel. 18.14). (Broughton MRR II)
Propraetor
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Hispania Citerior
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Propraetor in Nearer Spain (Ps.-Ascon. 219 Stangl, praetura), and convicted of extortion upon his return (Cic. Verr. 1.38; 2.3.63; Ps.-Ascon. 219 Stangl). (Broughton MRR II)