Roman General Sulla or Sylla

Roman General Sulla or Sylla

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General Sulla rose in popularity as an officer under Marius – he was later the victor in a bloody civil war which left him dictator of the Eternal City on behalf of the noble Patrician class. He followed this victory with proscriptions and killings of over 5000 citizens. He undertook numerous reforms, retired and died of a painful ulcer.

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