Pompey enjoyed huge popularity amongst the Plebeians of Rome, but the Roman Senate was wary of him and his growing power. The Senate were reluctant to give massive powers to any one man, fearing it would allow another Dictator to seize power as Sulla had done just fifteen years before. The Tribunes though, were able to pass a law conferring huge powers on Pompey to deal with the pirates in Mediterranean Sea. The law was proposed by the Tribune Gabinius and therefore was named the Lex Gabinia.
Because most Roman territory was within the 50-mile limit around the Mediterranean, the law gave Pompey, who was then just 39, power over almost every province. This kind of power could easily be exploited, and in fact led to the legions being loyal to him personally, strengthening his position in the state.
WI Pompey took advantage of Lex Gabinia and seized power in Rome?
How is this altering History? Any thoughts?
Because most Roman territory was within the 50-mile limit around the Mediterranean, the law gave Pompey, who was then just 39, power over almost every province. This kind of power could easily be exploited, and in fact led to the legions being loyal to him personally, strengthening his position in the state.
WI Pompey took advantage of Lex Gabinia and seized power in Rome?
How is this altering History? Any thoughts?