Pompey was born September 30, 106 B.C. His first important military experiences were in the Social war during which his father Pompeius Strabo, taught Pompey his military skills. Pompey famed himself in the civil war between Lucies Sulla and Gaius Marius. Pompey raised his own army in Picenum. He did such a good job raising his army he was made a general. In 83 B.C., he was sent as a general to Sicily and then to Africa. Successes in both places earned Pompey the honor of a triumph.
In 60 B.C., on the motion of another tribune, Pompey received even greater powers when appointed in Lucullu…
