Quintus Servilius Caepio (quaestor 103 BC)

Quintus Servilius Caepio was a Roman politician and member of the Servilia gens. He held the office of quaestor in 103 BC. He is primarily known for his opposition to the Lex Frumentaria proposed by the tribune Lucius Appuleius Saturninus. This law aimed to provide subsidized grain to the Roman plebs. Caepio, staunchly opposed to the measure, argued against its implementation, claiming it would deplete the treasury and encourage idleness among the citizens.

Caepio's resistance to Saturninus's proposal marked him as a conservative voice within the Roman political landscape. He was a defender of the traditional authority of the Senate and opposed populist measures that he believed undermined the established order. Despite his opposition, Saturninus ultimately succeeded in passing the Lex Frumentaria. The specifics of Caepio's later career and life are not well documented. He is primarily remembered for his role in this specific political conflict.