80s BC

80s BC: events by year

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89 BC

By place

Roman Republic

Consuls: Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo and Lucius Porcius Cato.

Social War:

Roman forces under Lucius Porcius Cato are defeated by the Italian rebels in the Battle of Fucine Lake, Cato is killed.
The Roman army of Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo decisively defeats the rebels in the Battle of Asculum.

Roman forces under Lucius Porcius Cato are defeated by the Italian rebels in the Battle of Fucine Lake, Cato is killed.

The Roman army of Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo decisively defeats the rebels in the Battle of Asculum.

Lex Plautia Papiria extends citizenship to all Italians who applied for it within 60 days. The new citizens are enrolled in eight designated tribes, to prevent domination of the assemblies.

Lex Pompeia grants Latin rights to cities in Cisalpine Gaul.

Cicero ends his service in the Roman army.