[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Plebeian tribunate, but was elected to the post of Aedile by or before 79 BC.
[4] He was then elected as consul alongside Publius Cornelius Lentulus Sura in 71 BC.
According to Cicero, Aufidius Orestes’ elections as praetor and consul were due in part to the expensive and extravagant games he held while he was aedile.
[5] Following his period in office, Aufidius Orestes refused to accept a proconsular command or other promagisterial appointment.
[6] Aufidius Orestes had at least one daughter, Aurelia Orestilla, who was the third wife of the notorious senator Catiline.