In 27 BC and at the age of 36, Octavian was the sole Roman chief. Marius died in 86 BC, owing to age and poor overall health, just a couple of months just after seizing ability. Despite this, Marius was elected for five consecutive consulships from 104 to one hundred BC, as Rome wanted a armed forces leader to defeat the Cimbri and the Teutones, who have been threatening Rome.