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Catiline's Failed Coup
- Lucius Sergius Catiline, known as Catiline, attempted a coup in 63 BC.
- His plot failed, but it highlighted the Republic's fragility and inspired future power grabs.
Catiline's Character
- Catiline, born in 108 BC to an ancient patrician family, sought to restore his family's faded glory.
- Despite his intelligence and charisma, his true character was flawed.
Catiline's Early Career
- Catiline served with Pompey Strabo and Pompey Magnus during the Social Wars.
- He kept a low profile in the conflict between Marius and Sulla.