-52 ⟶ Pompey Becomes Sole Consul in Rome

Pompey joins the Optimates and becomes sole Consul in Rome.
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87

🏛️ 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

🔪 Julius Caesar Assassinated in Rome

Assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March.⟶
Julius Caesar Assassinated in Rome (-44)
Ancient romeRoman EmpireAssassinationDictatorshipCivil WarPolitical IntrigueCaesarRepublic to Empire
ItalyItaly

🏛️ Sextus Julius Sparsus Ascends in the Roman Senate

Sextus Julius Sparsus gains power in the Roman Senate (approximate date).⟶
Ancient romeRoman SenatorPower StrugglePolitical Intrigue
ItalyItaly