How was one of the cheif figures of the Catilinarian conspiracy connected to a general who played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic?
Publius Cornelius Lentulus Sura Publius Cornelius Lentulus, nicknamed Sura, (114 BC – 5 December 63 BC) was one of the chief figures in the Catilinarian conspiracy and also a stepfather of Mark Antony.
Gratian the Elder Gratian the Elder ( ; Latin: "Gratianus Funarius" ; "Gratianus Major", "Gratian the Elder") was an Illyrian soldier of the Roman Empire who flourished in the 4th century. He was the father of Roman Emperors, Valentinian I and Valens, founders of the Valentinianic Dynasty.