For the stemma, Münzer, RA, 224; for connexions of Catulus with the Domitii Ahenobarbi and the Servilii, P-W XIII, 2073 f. […] For the stemma, showing also a connexion with the Rutilii, Münzer, RA, 327. […] For his pedigree, showing connexions with the Postumii, with Ser. […] Campania, again, a prosperous region, could show Marian and Caesarian connexions in towns like Puteoli, Cales and Nuceria. […] His family connexions would permit an independent and, if he chose, a conciliatory position between the parties.