CICEROS ESSENTIALS Flashcards
70BC
In Verrem
Raised his profile
Called upon by Senate more often
Excepted into optimate clique which he longed for
Used case to prosecute corruption in the senate which he thought was going to lead to the downfall of the republic, Inline with his ideal and principles
Knew that if he won case he would get votes for his aedileship
66BC
Lex Manilia Speech " de imperio" to give Pompey power over Mithridates Amicitea with Pompey Making powerful allies Cicero knows hes a great general so doing good for Rome Makes enemies of optimates
63BC
Cicero’s consulship
Catiline Conspiracy. Execution of conspirators. Enemies of the state. This completely went against his principals. Catiline was old, tradition patrician and he was campaigning for their execution. Saying he is doing good for Rome. Many scholars say this was an exaggeration AS WAS SEEKING TO RAISE OWN GLORY. Consequences in the future. Concordia ordinum though as senators and equites were persuaded for executuion. Worked with Cato.
Fought Rullus’ land reform and agrarian bills. They would give too much power to individuals. But also would be used to exploit Roman people and corruption
62-61BC
Bona Dea Scandal
Testified against clodius and his illicit behaviour. ie affair with JC wife and sneaking into festival
Clodius was not convicted because of bribery.
creted long standing hatred between them
60BC
First Triumverate
Ceaser asked Cicero to join them many times
Cicero refused
Maintained balance between Populares and Optimates
Sent letter to both JC and Pompey maintain amicitea
TV ruins his Concordia ordinum
Needed to maintain relationship with optimates and populares as could not afford powerful enemies.
When senate started to oppose TV, Cicero could not do anything so had to side with Optimates
He should have joined the TV
Maybe with them he could have obtained Concordia ordinum
59BC
Caesar’s first consulship
Tries to pass Campania Law
Cicero speaks against it showing allegiance to optimates
Distance from TV
58BC
Clodius becomes consul
He exiles Cicero
Due to law that was passed where anyone who puts someone to death without a trial is banished
Also due to resentments with Bona Dea
57BC
Cicero returns to Rome Pompey campaigns for his return Shows amicitea Cicero than votes and campaigns for Pompey to get power over grain supply in Rome. This makes Pompey very powerful
56BC
Conference at Luca
Before he had taught that he could convince Pompey to leave and outwardly spoke his mind about his hatred for the TV.
He was forced into silence during the conference
Decided to retire from Politics after
Cicero very upset with Pompey and Caesar
Destruction of Concordia ordinum
Cicero asked to stop with the campaign against Caesar and the Campanian and recall
Now Cicero tries even more to get Caesar and pompey from TV and to optimates
51BC
Governor in Cicilia
Upset that hes not in Rome
Can be seen in his letters
Rules fairly and respected so builds clients and amicitea
49BC
CIVIL WAR
Caesar asks Cicero to join his side
Cicero cannot decided between Pompey and Caesar
He is advocating peace which sticks with his principles
Decides to side with Pompey and the optimates. Shared love for Rome and believes Pompey will do best for the Republic
47BC
Pompey died in 48BC and Pharsalus
Cicero flees to Greece to wait out war and see what side win
Goes to Rome after JC defeats last Republican armies
Asks for forgiveness which JC allows
Never was loyal to JC
We see from his letters
46BC
Eulogy to Cato
Calls him Pan Patria
Offends Caesar
He writes anti cato
44BC
Death of JC on Ides of March 15th of January Supports assasins Calls them liberators from a tyrant hopes the republic will be restored
44BC
Supports Octavian as he is riteful air
Writes Phillipics advocating peace and harmony in Republic. Antony rebukes him. Cicero writes second Phillipic completely destroying Antonys career. Supports Octavian and senate give him consulship
Cicero knows he can use Octavian to rise in power and become respected advisor
