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Lucky" Sulla: Roman general seized power, reformed Republic through brutal dictatorship.
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Life Journey
Sulla was born into an old patrician family.
Sulla received a traditional Roman education.
Sulla began his military career under Gaius Marius.
Sulla personally negotiated to capture Jugurtha.
Sulla served against the Cimbri and Teutones.
Sulla was elected praetor and sent to Cilicia.
Sulla distinguished himself in the Social War.
Sulla was elected consul.
Sulla marched his legions on Rome itself.
Sulla defeated Mithridates armies in Greece.
Sulla returned to Italy and defeated the Marian faction.
Sulla was appointed dictator with unlimited powers.
Sulla posted lists of enemies to be killed.
Sulla enacted sweeping reforms.
Sulla voluntarily resigned his dictatorship.
Sulla died of liver failure.