Publius Sulpicius Rufus | |
|---|---|
| Born | 124 BC |
| Died | 88 BC (aged 35–36) |
| Nationality | Roman |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, orator, street agitator |
| Office | Tribune of the plebs (88 BC) |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Legatus |
| Wars | Marsic War (90–89 BC) Sulla's attack on Rome (88 BC) |
Publius Sulpicius Rufus (124–88 BC) was a Roman politician and orator whose attempts to pass controversial laws with the help of mob violence helped trigger the first civil war of the Roman Republic. His actions kindled the deadly rivalry between Gaius Marius and Sulla, and provided the pretext for Sulla's unexpected march on Rome.