Cato Flashcards
What philosophy did cato follow
Stoic
When did Cato become military tribune
68BC
What was unusual about Catos running for Tribune
Didnt use bribery
Where was Cato in command of a legion in 67 BC
Macedon
What was Central to Catos political belief
Preserve Romes culturally defining ancestral customs
How did Cato show his strong sense of amicitia and loyalty, regarding his second wife Marcia
Offered her to Hortensius whose marriage had remained childless, she later returned to live with Cato after his death
When did Cato support the prosecution of Murena and on what grounds
63 BC on the grounds of excessive bribery
How was Cato unsuccesful in the prosecution of Murena
Murena was defended by Cicero who argued that it was not the time or place to despose of the consul who was elected for 62BC
What laws did Cato pass in 60BC
Two decrees in an attempt to deal with the agents of bribery
Why did Cato not get Consul in 51BC
Because of his refusal to resort to using bribery
What 3 reasons did Cato have for being an Optimate
- He came from a noble family, wanted to establish his status further through amicitia of marriage and political support
- Optimates were dedicated to the duty of preserving the established state (appealed to the stoic beliefs)
- They opposed the Populares who Cato thought embodied revolution
What year was the Catiline Conspiracy
63BC
What did Cato sway the senate to do with those involved with the Catiline Conspiracy
Have them put to death because attempted treason was the same as treason itself
What year did cato hold tribune
62BC
What could a tribune do
Veto and introduce new legislation in the Senate. Could also protect a plebian from unjust punishment + prosecute and administer sentances