Abstract
AbstractJurist, statesman, consul 131bceand Pontifex Maximus 132–130. He and his natural brother, P. Mucius Scaevola (cos. 133) were friendly to the Gracchi and opponents of Scipio Aemilianus (Cic.Rep. 1.31). Cicero (De or. 1.170, 1.240, 2.13;Brut. 98), calls both brotherssapientissimi et clarissimi(most wise and renowned) and Crassusvir iuris peritissimus(a man most expert in law), an assessment repeated by Plutarch (Ti. Gracch. 9.1), Quintilian (11.2.50), and Aulus Gellius (1.13.10, citing Mucianus’ contemporary Sempronius Asellio) who deems him a man enjoying five of the greatest blessings: exceeding wealth, celebrity, eloquence, most consulted for his legal expertise, and tenure of the Chief Priesthood.