I.a cognomen in the Calpurnian family.
I. The consul L. Calpurnius Bestia, Sall. J. 27, 4 al.; Flor. 3, 1, 7.—
II. The tribune of the people L. Bestia, Cic. Brut. 34, 128; id. de Or. 2, 70, 283.—
III. Another tribune of the people, L. Bestia, a confederate of Catiline, Sall. C. 17, 3; 43, 1.