Lucius Cornelius Sulla

Question 1

What was Sulla’s contribution in the Social War

Answer 1

Sulla was a general in the Social War and was basically credited with winning it. He vastly outshone Marius and captured Aeclanum in 89 BCE, bringing the war to an end.

Question 2

When and why was Sulla elected consul.

Answer 2

Sulla was elected consul in 88BCE off the back of his Social War heroics.

Question 3

Why did Sulla have to flee after his consulship?

Answer 3

Sulla had to flee to where his Social War Veterans were camped due to violence erupting after Marius and Sulpicius convinced the Assemblies to grant Marius command against Mithridates.

Question 4

Outline Sulla’s first march on Rome.

Answer 4

After having to flee after losing Mithridatic command to Marius, Sulla marched on Rome with 6 legions behind him. He argued that the Mos Maiorum had been disregarded as it was the consuls right to fight the wars under his rule.