Politicians Military Sucsess: Pompey Flashcards
1
Q
What did he do in Sicily and Africa
A
Went with pro-praetorian imperium. Got the nickname teenager butcher bc of the manner in which he executed Carbo and associates, brought him fame.
2
Q
Plutarch quote
A
“More people worship the rising than the setting sun”
3
Q
Lots of military success in….
A
70s and 60s
4
Q
How was he successful?
A
Eventually became consul, even though he was too young
Was apart of the triumvirate with Crassus and ceaser
5
Q
How did pompeys authority increase
A
So much so he challenged the senate and demanded reinforcements or else he would march on Rome
The senate complied, even tho they refused the same when it came to other people
