3. Triumvirate Origins (60s-50s)

Question 1

What was the name of the law which gave Pompey supreme power to dispose of pirates?

Answer 1

Lex Manilia 66BC

Question 2

Plutarch, Pompey 25

Answer 2

“A law which gave him, not an admiralty, but an out-and-out monarchy, and irresponsible power over all men” (Lex Manilia)

Question 3

Plutarch, Pompey 22

Answer 3

“For he gave the people back their tribunate” (restoring the power of the assemblies)