-53 ⟶ Clodius Murdered; Senate House Burned

Clodius dies during mob violence in Rome. His followers burn...
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🏛️ Death of Gaius Gracchus

Gaius Gracchus, Roman politician⟶
Death of Gaius Gracchus (-116)
Ancient romePopulismPolitical ViolenceOptimates
ItalyItaly

🏛️ Clodius' Rise and Cicero's Exile

Clodius becomes the leading figure in Roman urban politics. Cicero goes into exile.⟶
Clodius' Rise and Cicero's Exile (-58)
Ancient romeExileCiceroPolitical Intrigue
ItalyItaly

🏛️ Cicero Recalled from Exile

Cicero recalled from exile through the machinations of Milo and his mob.⟶
Cicero Recalled from Exile (-57)
Ancient romeCiceroExilePolitical IntrigueLaw
ItalyItaly

🔥 Clodius Murdered; Senate House Burned

Clodius dies during mob violence in Rome. His followers burn down the Senate house.⟶
Clodius Murdered; Senate House Burned (-53)
Ancient romePolitical ViolenceCivil UnrestOptimates
ItalyItaly

🏛️ Pompey Becomes Sole Consul in Rome

Pompey joins the Optimates and becomes sole Consul in Rome.⟶
Pompey Becomes Sole Consul in Rome (-52)
Ancient romePompey the GreatOptimatesPolitical IntriguePower Struggle
ItalyItaly