Emperor Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus
In 82 BC, he participated in the capture of Rome, and then, at Sulla's wish, took command of the forces fighting against Marius' supporters in Sicily and Africa.
In 81 BC, he defeated the popular army and was declared emperor by the army.
In 77 BC, he led the army to fight the supporters of Marius in Spain led by Sertorius. After Sertorius' death as a result of the conspiracy and final defeat, in 71 BC he returned to Italy and participated in the fighting against the rebels of Spartacus.
In 70 BC. He was appointed consul even though he had not reached the legal age or had never held other positions required by the so-called. honor.
In 67 BC, he received special powers in the Mediterranean, thanks to which he carried out a quick and victorious campaign against pirates.
In 64 BC, he took control of Syria, thus ending Seleucid rule.
In 63 he entered Judea, captured Jerusalem, and established the new Roman province of Syria...
A Roman coin minted in honor of Emperor Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus. He earned the title of Magnus (the Great) thanks to his great political and military successes and his services to Rome.
Pompey Roman leader, politician, and statesman.
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