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Sulla's civil war was fought between the Roman general Lucius Cornelius Sulla and his opponents, the Cinna-Marius faction (usually called the Marians or the Cinnans after their former leaders Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Cinna), in the years 83–82 BC.
- Italia, Sicily, Africa
- Victory for Sulla
Aug 31, 2018 · Sulla emerged victorious in a battle outside Rome at the Colline Gate – a last ditch attack by supporters of Marius to capture Rome. His success marked the end of the Civil War on the Italian mainland.
- Tristan Hughes
May 14, 2024 · Sulla marched on Rome and Sulpicius was killed, but Marius escaped. In 88 Sulla set off for Greece in charge of the war against Mithradates. By the spring of 87 most of Greece was in his power, and after a long siege he captured Athens in 86.
Dec 20, 2016 · Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138-78 BCE) was a ruthless military commander, who first distinguished himself in the Numidian War under the command of Gaius Marius. His relationship with Marius soured during the conflicts that would follow and lead to a rivalry which would only end with Marius' death.
- Donald L. Wasson
His charm and ruthlessness make him a valuable aide to Gaius Marius. Sulla's desire to move out of the shadow of aging Marius eventually leads to civil war. Sulla softened considerably after the birth of his son, and was devastated when the boy died at a young age.
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Jan 16, 2023 · With Sulla returning to Nola and Pompeius Rufus forced to resign his consulship, things turned ugly in Rome. While Sulla was out of the city, Sulpicius withdrew his appointment to command in the East and gave it to Marius. Hearing rumors of his removal, Sulla addressed his army; they were outraged.
Jul 29, 2020 · Gaius Marius (b. 158/157–d. 86 BCE) and Lucius Cornelius Sulla (b. 138–d. 78 BCE) were the most prominent, and in several respects defining, figures of a phase of Roman Republican history that lasted roughly three decades: from 107, when Marius was elected to his first consulship, to 78 BCE, the year of Sulla’s death.
