Sulla

Lucius Cornelius Sulla was a Roman general and statesman in the late Roman Republic, known for his role in the civil wars of the 1st century BCE. He became famous for his military successes against King Mithridates VI of Pontus and for swiftly seizing power in Rome. Sulla instituted significant reforms during his dictatorship (82-79 BCE), aiming to strengthen the Senate and curb the power of popular assemblies. His actions, including proscriptions (publicly listing enemies to be killed), set a precedent for political violence in Rome. He voluntarily resigned from power, highlighting his complex legacy in Roman history.