Nicopolis
Mistress of Roman dictator Sulla
About Nicopolis
Nicopolis was a Roman hetaera.
Nicopolis (born c.150 BC) was a Roman hetaira of possible Greek origin.
She was likely a former slave from Greece, who earned her fortune as a prostitute. Ernst Badian suggests that Nicopolis was not her real name.
She is foremost known as the alleged lover and benefactor of the young Sulla, who was younger than her. She was an independently rich woman by the time Sulla became her lover. They had a long term relationship. After her death, she left him her fortune. Their relationship, and the benefit of her fortune on his career, has often been referred to in the history of Sulla. Her fortune in combination with that of his stepmother, helped Sulla on his way in his political career.
She is a character The First Man in Rome by Colleen McCullough.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nicopolis?
mistress of Roman dictator Sulla
What was Nicopolis's occupation?
Nicopolis was a hetaera.
What nationality was Nicopolis?
Nicopolis was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Nicopolis (courtesan)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nicopolis. https://biography.guide/nicopolis/
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