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Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix had his triumph in 81 BC (27th & 28th Jan.) for the defeat of King Mithridates. He probably had others but 11 lines from the years 103 - 97 BC have been erased from the "Fasti Thriumpales" - the list containing all roman triumphs from Romulus to Augustus.
One of the few roman commanders to get the corona graminea, the highest military honor in Rome, awarded for personal bravery to a commanding general in the saving of a Roman Army in the field. Unlike all other Roman military honors, it was awarded by acclamation of the soldiers of the rescued army, and consequently very few were ever awarded.
Marched on Rome itself on two occasions. Assumed the role of dictator but later abdicated and retired from political life.
Born around 138 BC - Died in 78 BC from liver failure.
His character was sometimes described as being half fox, half lion due to his perceived cunning and bravery; Machiavelli would later allude to his description of Sulla in outlining the most desirable characteristics of a prince
his epitaph reads: No greater friend, no worse enemy