[Footnote] The first of Caesar's three marriages - to Cornelia, a very rich girl - resulted tragically. Sylla, Caesar's enemy, confiscated her dowry soon after the wedding. (Will Cuppy)

[Footnote] The first of Caesar's three marriages - to Cornelia, a very rich girl - resulted tragically. Sylla, Caesar's enemy, confiscated her dowry soon after the wedding.

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