When Did Cicero Become Consul?

Cicero was elected quaestor in 75, praetor in 66 and consul in 63—the youngest man ever to attain that rank without coming from a political family. During his term as consul he thwarted the Catilinian conspiracy to overthrow the Republic.

When did Cicero run for consul?

Cicero was elected Consul for the year 63 BC, defeating patrician candidate Lucius Sergius Catilina (Catiline). During his year in office he thwarted a conspiracy to overthrow the Roman Republic, led by Catiline.

Did Cicero support Caesar?

The frightened Senate made Caesar dictator, but many feared he wanted to become king, which would end the republic. Cicero reconciled with Caesar, but was depressed about the fate of the republic. He turned to writing works on philosophy influenced by the Stoics and other Greek thinkers.