Catiline

Speech parts

1. Catiline - Noun

2. Catiline - Proper noun

Meaning

Catiline

Lucius Sergius Catilina (108 BCE–62 BCE), a Roman politician who attempted to overthrow the Roman Republic.

Catiline (plural Catilines)

A daring and reckless conspirator.

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After assassinating the consuls and most of the senators, Catiline would be free to enact his reforms. Source: Internet

Antonius Hybrida (Cicero's fellow consul), with troops loyal to Rome, followed Catiline while Cicero remained at home to guard the city. Source: Internet

Asconius 84C Despite this, Catiline was acquitted again, though some surmise that it was through the influence of Caesar, who presided over the court. Source: Internet

Catiline tried to reply after the speech, but senators repeatedly interrupted him, calling him a traitor. Source: Internet

Catiline chose to stand for the consulship again in the following year. Source: Internet

By these speeches, Cicero wanted to prepare the Senate for the worst possible case; he also delivered more evidence against Catiline. Source: Internet

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