Sulla

American

[suhl-uh] / ˈsʌl ə /

noun

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix, 138–78 b.c., Roman general and statesman: dictator 82–79.

Sulla British

/ ˈsʌlə /

noun

full name Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix. 138–78 _bc , Roman general and dictator (82–79). He introduced reforms to strengthen the power of the Senate

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When Sulla took control, Caesar lost much of his influence, but by 69 BCE he was making a political comeback and winning the support of populares in Rome.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

One of these commanders, General Sulla, twice marched on Rome to secure power for his political faction, the optimates.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Optimates in the Senate appointed Sulla to lead an army against Mithridates.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Soon, however, Sulla left Rome to command legions against the army of the anti- Roman king Mithridates in the east.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

He not only exonerated Roscius, but went on the attack against his two accusers, rounding on a known favorite of the then-dictator Sulla.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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