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Pompeius Magnus Pius, Sextus
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Abstract
Sextus Pompeius (69?–35
BCE
), younger son of Cn. Pompeius Magnus and Mucia, the most successful republican leader in the civil wars of 49–31
BCE
, won victories over several Caesarian generals including G. Asinius Pollio in 44, Q. Salvidienus Rufus in 42 and Caesar Octavian (Augustus) on several occasions.
Title: Pompeius Magnus Pius, Sextus
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Abstract
Sextus Pompeius (69?–35
BCE
), younger son of Cn.
Pompeius Magnus and Mucia, the most successful republican leader in the civil wars of 49–31
BCE
, won victories over several Caesarian generals including G.
Asinius Pollio in 44, Q.
Salvidienus Rufus in 42 and Caesar Octavian (Augustus) on several occasions.
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