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What was the name of the consul who used military force to kill Gaius Gracchus, Marcus Fulvius Flaccus and followers?
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The consul who used military force to kill Gaius Gracchus, Marcus Fulvius Flaccus and followers was Lucius Opimius. The political violence also further divided citizens with different political views and set a precedent that senators—even those without lawful executive authority—could use force to silence citizens merely for holding certain political beliefs.