Gaius Terentius Varro
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This article is about the Roman general and consul of the Second Punic War. For the Roman polymath, see Marcus Terentius Varro.
Gaius Terentius Varro (fl. 218-200 BC) was a Roman politician and general active during the Second Punic War. A plebeian son of a butcher, he was a populist politician who was elected consul for the year 216 BC. While holding that office, he was decisively defeated by Hannibal at the Battle of Cannae.
Quick Facts Roman Consul, Preceded by ...
Gaius Terentius Varro | |
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Roman Consul | |
Preceded by | Gnaeus Servilius Geminus and Marcus Atilius Regulus (suffect) |
Succeeded by | Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus and Lucius Postumius Albinus |
In office 216 ā 215 BC | |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Roman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Roman Republic |
Battles/wars | Second Punic War |
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