Quintus Sertorius

AncientGeneralRoman Republic-123 — -72

Roman rebel who held out in Hispania for years.

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Quick Facts

Born

123 BCE

Died

72 BCE

Country

Roman Republic

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)65

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)78

Total Score62.2

Quintus Sertorius — Complete Timeline

83 BC

Appointed Governor of Hispania CiteriorPolitical Action◆ Major

Quintus Sertorius was appointed governor of Hispania Citerior by the Marian faction during the civil war against Sulla. After Sulla's victory, Sertorius fled to Africa and then returned to Spain to lead a rebellion.

Roman Civil WarSpainGovernorship

Impact: regional

80 BC

Established a Rebel Government in HispaniaPolitical Action◆ Major

Sertorius established a rival Roman government in Hispania, with a senate, army, and alliance with local Iberian tribes. He created a school for Iberian nobles and governed effectively, winning widespread support among both Romans and natives.

RebellionSpainGovernment

Impact: regionalconstructive

75 BC

Defeated Metellus Pius at the Battle of the SucroWar◆ Major

Sertorius defeated the Roman general Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius at the Battle of the Sucro River. The victory solidified his control over much of Hispania and demonstrated his military skill against Sullan forces.

Roman Civil WarBattleSpain

Impact: regional

72 BC

Assassinated by Perperna at a BanquetOther◆ Major

Sertorius was assassinated by his own lieutenant, Marcus Perperna, during a banquet. Perperna, jealous of Sertorius's authority, led a conspiracy that ended the rebellion. Perperna was later defeated by Pompey, ending the Sertorian War.

AssassinationSertorian WarSpain

Impact: regionaltragic