Caecilius was man who lived in Pompeii before Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE. Husband of Metella and father to Evelina and Quintus. He was a marble trader who bought the Doctor's TARDIS at the market. He witnessed the Pyrovillian foot soldier attack. Later when Mount Vesuvius erupted the Doctor returned and saved Caecilius and his family. He is seen, with his family, six months later living in Rome. (DW: The Fires of Pompeii)
Behind the Scenes
- The Caecilius family (Caecilius, Metella and Quintus) were based upon characters used in latin text books. Except for Evelina who was created by James Moran so she could be a member of the Sibylline Sisterhood.