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  • His full name was Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
  • Was married four times
  • Sulla was a Roman general
  • Three children and two grandchildren
  • He killed anyone thought to be an enemy of the state, and was known as a butcher
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Lucius Cornelius Sulla was an impoverished patrician who learned his military skills under Gaius Marius. (they later became enemies) He led the armies that conquered Greece and was the first Roman general to march his troops on Rome itself. He became dictator, initiated proscriptions, tried to reform the government. He was a heavy drinker. He was conscientious and meticulous in carrying out his religious duties.

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18 What was the 'path to political power' that was common to the careers of Gaius Marius and Sulla?

The "path to political power" that was common to both the careers of Marius and Sulla was the military.


What were the causes of the civil war between Sulla and Marius?

Sulla and Marius were military rivals and political opposites. They competed for the glory waiting to be won in the east. At home they engaged in very different political policies. Marius was a populist while Sula was an optimate.


What events led to Sulla's becoming dictator of Rome in 88 BC.?

Sulla won two civil wars against Gaius Marius ((91-88 BC and 82 BC). He was appointed by the senate dictator for an indeterminate tern of office to Reform the constinution (dictator legibus faciendis et reipublicae constituendae causa, dictator for the making of laws and for the settling of the constitution). This was the first time that a dictator was not appointed for the usual term of six months. Sulla resigned after one year.


What is a Roman patriction?

A Roman patrician was a member of a social class. At the beginning of the city the patricians were the wealthy landowners and had complete control of the government. Because of this early authority, power and wealth the patricians have the reputation for being the super rich. However, this was not always the case, as over the years many patrician families lost their wealth. Julius Caesar and Lucius Sulla are two men who were patrician but their families were not wealthy. Sulla, in fact, was impoverished for most of his youth.


Could a Roman soldier resign?

No. The Roman soldiers swore an oath of loyalty and it was renewed on the first of every year. Only commanders, such as Sulla, Caesar, Pompey, could resign by giving up their command.

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When was Sulla Hamer born?

Sulla Hamer was born in 1951.


Did marist start a civil war against sulla?

No, the Civil war with Sulla was fought between Sulla and Marius. Marius and Sulla battled for control of Rome, and after Marius' death, Sulla marched on Rome, and proclaimed himself dictator, in which he led a slaughter on the Roman peoples.


Who did Sulla fight for?

Sulla was a military and political leader who fought for Rome.


Who was consul sulla?

An ancient Roman military leader, Lucius Cornelius Sulla.


When was Fango sulla metropoli created?

Fango sulla metropoli was created in 1965.


What is the population of Concordia sulla Secchia?

The population of Concordia sulla Secchia is 8,879.


When was Fiamme sulla laguna created?

Fiamme sulla laguna was created in 1951.


When did Sulla's civil wars happen?

Sulla's civil wars happened in -88.


What is the population of Prignano sulla Secchia?

The population of Prignano sulla Secchia is 3,813.


What is Montesano sulla Marcellana's population?

Montesano sulla Marcellana's population is 6,663.


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