Sulla biography

Sulla, the son of Lucius Cornelius Sulla and the grandson of Publius Cornelius Sulla, [11] was born into a branch of the patrician gens Cornelia, but his family had fallen to an impoverished condition at the time of his birth. Sulla, victor in the first full-scale civil war in Roman history (88–82 BCE) and subsequently dictator (82–79 BCE), who carried out notable constitutional reforms in an attempt to strengthen the Roman Republic during the last years of its existence. Learn more about Sulla’s life and rule. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Sulla Carole Raddato (CC BY-SA) Lucius Cornelius Sulla ( 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. Sulla eventually seized control of the Republic, named himself.