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Demetrius Megas

also: Demetrio Mega, Demetrius Megas, P. Cornelius (Megas), Publius Cornelius, Mega

Sicilian Greek, Cicero's closest Sicilian personal friend. At Cicero's request, P. Cornelius Dolabella obtained Roman citizenship for him from Caesar; upon enfranchisement he took the name Publius Cornelius. When Caesar's citizenship tablet was revoked, Caesar personally confirmed Megas's grant in Cicero's presence (Fam. 13.36, 46 BC).

Mentioned in 4 works (4 total)

On the Commonwealth philosophy · 1 mention
Ad Familiares 13.36 letters · 1 mention
Ad Familiares 13.15 letters · 1 mention
Ad Atticum 14.13 letters · 1 mention

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