Word: catilinian
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...elected in 59 B.C. His first measure in the new office was directed against Cicero, whom he had always hated. A law was passed making it a serious offence to execute Roman citizens without a trial, an action which Cicero had been forced to take in the Catilinian conspiracy. After much hesitation, Cicero decided to avoid the issue by retiring from the city...
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