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Rubico
the Rubicon
also: flumen Rubiconem, Rubicone, the Rubicon
The small river marking the southern boundary of Cisalpine Gaul, famously crossed by Caesar in 49 BC. The Senate's notice required Antony to lead his army back across it and no nearer than 200 miles to Rome.
Reading notes
- Sixth Philippic §5 the river Rubicon, which is the boundary of Gaul
The Rubicon marked the southern frontier of Cisalpine Gaul, beyond which a general could not lawfully bring an army toward Rome. The Senate's notice required Antony to withdraw across it and stay 200 miles from the city.