Publius Ventidius
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Publius Ventidius[1] (fl. 89–38 BC) was a Roman general and one of Julius Caesar's protégés. He won key victories against the Parthians which resulted in the deaths of key leaders – victories which redeemed the losses of Crassus and paved the way for Antony's incursions. According to Plutarch in his "Life of Antony", the three military victories of Ventidius over the Parthians singularly resulted in the only award (up to the time of Plutarch's writing) to a Roman general of the triumphal ceremony for victory over Parthians.
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Publius Ventidius | |
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Born | Picenum, Roman Republic |
Died | After 38 BC Unknown |
Allegiance | Roman Republic |
Years of service | 89–38 BC |
Rank | General |
Known for | Protégé of Julius Caesar |
Battles/wars | Gallic Wars Caesar's civil war Pompeian–Parthian invasion |
Awards | Roman triumph |
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