Catiline’s followers

Catiline’s followers were a group of Romans who supported Lucius Sergius Catiline, a senator who launched a conspiracy in 63 BCE to overthrow the Roman government. These followers included discontented aristocrats, debt-ridden individuals, and marginalized citizens seeking power or relief from economic hardships. They were united by a desire to challenge the existing political order and were willing to engage in illegal and violent actions to achieve their goals. Their support was crucial for the conspiracy, which ultimately aimed to seize control of Rome, but it was thwarted by political leaders like Cicero.