# Lucius Aurunculeius Cotta — Commentaries on the Gallic War character guide

> Lucius Aurunculeius Cotta in Commentaries on the Gallic War by Julius Caesar.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** L. Aurunculeius Cotta, L. Cotta, Cotta, Aurunculeius

**First appearance:** 0004-book-v

## Who they are

Roman legate and seasoned campaigner whose caution stands in sharp contrast to his colleague's eagerness for a fatal gamble.

## In the story

### [Book II: The War Against the Belgae](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/commentaries_on_the_gallic_war_se/chapters/book-ii)

Commanded with Q. Pedius to harass the retreating Belgae.

### [Book IV: The Rhine Crossing and First Invasion of Britain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/commentaries_on_the_gallic_war_se/chapters/book-iv)

Left with Sabinus to lead troops against the Menapii and Morini.

### [Book V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/commentaries_on_the_gallic_war_se/chapters/book-v)

Mentioned as having died alongside Sabinus in the earlier disaster.

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