Publius Cornelius Sulla
Roman praetor in 186 BC; grandfather of the dictator Sulla
About Publius Cornelius Sulla
Lived 225 BC – 180 BC (aged 44–45). Publius Cornelius Sulla was a Roman military personnel.
Publius Cornelius Sulla was a Roman politician of the second century BC. He is most significant for having been the grandfather of the dictator and reformer Lucius Cornelius Sulla through his son Lucius Cornelius Sulla. He was the son of Publius Cornelius Sulla, the first member of the family to bear the name Sulla, and the brother of Servius Cornelius Sulla. He was elected praetor in 186 BC and assigned to Sicily.
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Who was Publius Cornelius Sulla?
Roman praetor in 186 BC; grandfather of the dictator Sulla
When was Publius Cornelius Sulla born?
Publius Cornelius Sulla was born in 225 BC.
When did Publius Cornelius Sulla die?
Publius Cornelius Sulla died in 180 BC.
What was Publius Cornelius Sulla's occupation?
Publius Cornelius Sulla was a military personnel.
What nationality was Publius Cornelius Sulla?
Publius Cornelius Sulla was Roman.
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· Wikipedia: Publius Cornelius Sulla
· DBpedia: Publius Cornelius Sulla (praetor 186 BC)
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