jan 1, 121 BC - Senatus Consultum Ultimum Passed
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The Roman Senate passes the motion senatus consultum ultimum, which the consul Lucius Opimius interprets as giving him unlimited power to preserve the Republic. He gathers an armed force of Senators and their supporters to confront Gaius Gracchus. A pitched battle is fought inside Rome, resulting in the death of Gracchus and many of his followers.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 121 BC
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~ 2148 years ago