Roman Republic - Senatus consultum ultimum was vested Pompey with dictatorial powers

Time: Thursday Jan 7, 49 BC

Place: Roman Republic (Present-Day Italy)

Details: On 7 January of 49, the Senate passed a senatus consultum ultimum, which vested Pompey with dictatorial powers. Pompey's army, however, was composed largely of untested conscripts.

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