# Catiline — Dialogues character guide

> Catiline in Dialogues by Seneca.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Catilina

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Roman conspirator, known for his failed coup against the Senate.

## In the story

### [On the Blessings of Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xx)

Referenced as the conspirator whose daggers Cicero avoided, and whose example of brigandage and murder continued.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xviii)

Executed Sulla's orders, tearing Marius apart limb by limb, already practicing wickedness.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/v)

Listed as one of the open enemies that tossed Cicero.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xvi)

Cited as ungrateful for plotting to take his country captive and bringing enemies against Rome.

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