Cicero and Catiline Conspiracy

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  • Period: 73 BCE to 65 BCE

    Catiline's Track Record- Good

    Lutatius Catulus spoke in his defence in 73 and he had the support of many consulars (ex-consuls) at his extortion trial in 65
  • 64 BCE

    Catiline's Track Record- Bad

    Missed out on election, participates the next year
    Sallust and Cicero depict him as being a "underground criminal overlord"
    Supported by criminals with his promise to clear all debt
  • 63 BCE

    Cicero's Consulship

    Offered himself as a candidate
    Rivals were Lucius Sergius Catilina (Catiline) and Gaius Antonius Hybrida.
    Elected overwhelmingly
  • Period: 63 BCE to 62 BCE

    Catiline's Conspiracy

    After loosing 2nd election, Catiline planned to march on Rome
    SCU passed
    After two days of being captured, Senate debates punishment
    Ends up executing without trial (Roman citizens usually get trial)