Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix was one of the most consequential and controversial figures of the late Roman Republic. He served brilliantly under Marius in the Jugurthine War and became a leading general in the Social War. When his command against Mithridates VI was transferred to Marius, he made the unprecedented decision to march his legions on Rome itself in 88 BCE. After defeating Mithridates and sacking Athens, he returned to Italy and won a civil war, capturing Rome in 82 BCE. He assumed the dictatorship, published notorious proscription lists of enemies, and enacted sweeping reforms before retiring voluntarily in 79 BCE.

• Nationality: roman
• Roles: ruler, general