Important Generals of the Roman Republic

1. Gaius Marius (157-86 BC)

   • Changed the army by letting people who didn't own land join.
   • Won many battles, like the Jugurthine War between 109 and 105 BC.

2. Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138-78 BC)

   • Started the first big civil war against Marius in 88-87 BC.
   • Became a dictator and made important changes to Roman laws.

3. Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (106-48 BC)

   • Helped Rome grow by winning territories in the East and defeating Mithridates.
   • Joined forces with Caesar and Crassus to form the First Triumvirate in 60 BC.

4. Julius Caesar (100-44 BC)

   • Took control of Gaul from 58 to 50 BC, which made Rome much larger.
   • Started a civil war that helped him become a dictator.

These generals played a big role in shaping the army and politics of the Roman Republic.