The Civil War: Marius And Sulla Flashcards
Who was Marius?
A plebeian who’s career started in the politics of his home town
Served in the army
When was Marius elected questor?
122 BC - became part of the populares faction
When was Marius elected Tribune?
120 BC
When was Marius first elected consul?
107 BC - started reforming the army
What happened in 105 BC (Marius)
He was re-elected as consul because of the emergency in Italy (illegal)
How many times did Marius run as consul?
6 (5 consecutively)
Who did Marius ally with?
Tribune Lucius Saturninus
Who was Sulla?
Poor origins
Served under Marius’ army during social war
Appointed by senate to command army against Pontus (genocide of Roman’s)
Why did Sulla march on Roman?
Marius tried to take his army off him
Marius’ army reforms:
Army was stronger and well trained
Standing army = threatening
Generals pay soldiers therefore they were LOYAL TO THEIR GENERAL not the republic
Expands number of citezens
How was Marius unconstitutional?
Runs consecutively Attacks Rome Mass murder Grants citizenship to allies Uses tribune to take army form Sulla Proscriptions Dictator for more than 6 months
What was Sulla’s and Marius’ legacy?
Use of army in politics
Professional army/paid
Dictatorship
Spares J.C
