Apollonius Of Sicily
Apollonius was one of the principal leaders during the revolt of the slaves in Sicily, which had been brought about by one Titus Vettius, in 103 BCE. The Roman Senate sent Lucius Licinius Lucullus (praetor 104 BC), Lucius Licinius Lucullus with an army against him, and by bribes and the promise of immunity he induced Apollonius to betray the other leaders of the insurrection, and to aid the Romans in suppressing it.Diodorus Siculus, ''Bibliotheca historica'' xxxvi. ''Eclog.'' 1. p.529, &c. Notes

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Titus Vettius
Titus Minucius Vettius was a Roman Knight (''Eques'') who led a minor and unsuccessful slave revolt in Campania in 104 BC. The revolt was quickly crushed by a Roman force led by Lucius Licinius Lucullus (praetor 104 BC), Lucius Licinius Lucullus. Upon the defeat of his army, Vettius committed suicide to avoid capture.Diodorus Siculus, Library of History, Book 36, ch.2 References

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