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He became [[aedile]] in [[79 BC]], along with his brother [[Marcus Terentius Varro Lucullus]], and gave splendid games.

He became consul in [[74 BC|74]], and took the field against [[Mithridates VI of Pontus|Mithridates]]. He also led an attack against [[Tigranes]] II of [[Armenia]], defeating him in the [[battle of Artaxata]] ([[68 BC]]).

His attempts to reform the rapacious Roman administration in Asia made him increasingly unpopular; once his authority over his legions was undermined by the efforts of [[Publius Clodius Pulcher]], he was replaced by [[Pompey]]. In his retirement, he was known for his extravagance.