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War with Pyrrhus

the war with Pyrrhus

also: bellum cum Pyrrho

Rome's war (280-275 BC) against Pyrrhus of Epirus, who invaded Italy in support of Tarentum. Cicero cites it among wars finished by consuls or dictators without recourse to extraordinary command.

Mentioned in 4 works (4 total)

On the Nature of the Gods philosophy · 1 mention
Cato the Elder, On Old Age philosophy · 1 mention
On Duties philosophy · 1 mention
Eleventh Philippic speeches · 1 mention

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