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Sextus Pompeius Magnus

Sextus Pompeius

also: Sex. Pompeius, Sextus Pompey

Younger son of Pompey the Great; survivor of Munda who in 44 BC commanded forces in Spain and the western seas, becoming a rallying point for the Republicans against the Caesarians. Later controlled Sicily and the grain supply until his defeat by Octavian's fleet.

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Fifth Philippic speeches · 3 mentions

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