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Also Known As Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus
Born September 29, 106 BCE • Rome • Italy
Died September 28, 48 BCE • Pelusium • Egypt
Title / Office consul (70BC), ancient Rome • consul (55BC), ancient Rome • consul (52BC), ancient Rome
Notable Family Members son Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius
Role In Battle of Pharsalus • Third Servile War • Mithradatic wars • Roman Civil War

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