Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus

Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus († 54 BC) was a politician of the late Roman Republic.

Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus was a son of Gaius Caecilius Metellus Caprarius. He was one year 74-72 BC praetor and supported 70 BC as the designated consul Gaius Verres with other Metelli.

In the year 69 BC Creticus was consul and successfully fought the pirates in Crete; as proconsul 68-65 BC he made ​​the island a province. On further action in the eastern Mediterranean, there was a rift between him and Pompey. Pompey therefore prevented to 62 the triumph of Creticus, during this 60 prevented the confirmation of the reorganization of the East by Pompey in the Senate BC. During the Catiline conspiracy in 63 BC Creticus was sent to Apulia. Finally, the end of May 62 per BC he celebrated his triumph.

In the year 60 BC Creticus was ambassador in Gaul and should prevent Gallic tribes from joining the Helvetii.

Since at least 73 BC until his death in 54 BC was Creticus pontiff. His daughter Cecilia Metella is known by her tomb on the Appian Way.