U4 AOS2 - Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138 - 78 BCE) Flashcards
When did Sulla live?
138 - 78 BCE
In which war and under whose command did Sulla begin his military career?
The Jugurthine war (112 - 105 BCE), Gaius Marius (157 - 86 BCE)
In this war he was responsible for the capture of the King of Jugurtha, which Marius took credit for. This would spark their rivalry
Which war did Sulla’s rivalry with Marius flare up?
The Social war (91 - 88 BCE)
“The allies were aiming, not to rob us of our state, but to be received as members of it.” (Cicero)
In 90 BCE, the senate extended citizenship to allied cities that had not rebelled against Rome, marking the gradual de-escalation of the conflict.
Which year did Sulla first march on Rome?
Hint: It was also his first year as consol.
88 BCE.
Sulla marched on Rome with his army, forcing the senate to reinstate command of the Mithridates campaign and exile Marius.
Which year did Sulla march on Rome for a second time?
82 BCE.
The consol at the time; Cinna, convinced the senate to name Sulla a public enemy of the state, and told Sulla Marius would raise a new army and march east to kill him.
“This act [sulla’s march] demonstrated for the first time the loyalty to the commanding officer that Marius’ reforms had enabled.” (Mackay)
Sulla declared himself dictator and led Rome from 82 - 79 BCE before dying peacefully in 78 BCE.
What did Badian call Sulla?
“A grim and bloody tyrant” (Badian)
What did Badian say Sulla had done against Rome?
“A rebel has led a private army of proletarians against Rome” (Badian)
What did Baker say Sulla did to the Populists?
He “proceeded to wreak a brutal and violent revenge on the populists” (Baker)
What did Cary and Scullard say Sulla “stood in line” among?
“[Sulla] Stands in line with Scipio Africanus and Caesar as one of the outstanding figures on the Roman Republic” (Cary and Scullard)
How many were killed as a result of Sulla’s proscriptions?
500 (Appian)
What did Sulla do to the Plebeian Tribuneship during his reign?
He took away its powers.
