About Gaius Licinius Varus
Lived 250 BC – 200 BC. Gaius Licinius Varus was a Roman politician and military personnel.
Gaius Licinius Varus was a Roman politician in the third century BC.
Career Licinius Varus was elected consul in 236 BC, together with Publius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus as his colleague. The consuls marched to Ariminium, to fight against Gauls that had come over the Alps, but the Gauls had already scattered. Then Lentulus led his troops against the Ligurians, and Varus into Corsica. He did not approve of the peace treaty signed with the Corsi natives.
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Who was Gaius Licinius Varus?
Roman consul 236 BC
When was Gaius Licinius Varus born?
Gaius Licinius Varus was born in 250 BC in Ancient Rome.
When did Gaius Licinius Varus die?
Gaius Licinius Varus died in 200 BC.
What was Gaius Licinius Varus's occupation?
Gaius Licinius Varus was a politician and military personnel.
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Gaius Licinius Varus was Roman.
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