About Lucius Cluentius
Lived 150 BC – 89 BC (aged 60–61). Lucius Cluentius was a military personnel.
Lucius Cluentius was a general of the Pompeiian forces. Lucius Cluentius, called Aulus Cluentius by Eutropius, was one of the Italian generals during the Social War. He commanded the Pompeiian troops against Sulla, and was at first victorious, but was subsequently defeated by Sulla in 89 BC. He, along with 20,000 of his men were killed after being chased to the walls of Nola, having been refused entry by its besieged inhabitants.
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Who was Lucius Cluentius?
general of Pompeiian forces
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Lucius Cluentius was born in 150 BC.
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Lucius Cluentius died in 89 BC in Nola.
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Lucius Cluentius was a military personnel.
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