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Publius Attius Varus information


Publius Varus
Died17 March 45 BC
Battle of Munda
Cause of deathKilled in battle
NationalityRoman
Occupation(s)Soldier and politician
OfficePraetor (53 BC)
Promagistrate
Propraetor (52 BC)
Military career
AllegiancePompey (49–45 BC)
BranchRoman army
RankPropraetor
WarsCaesar's Civil War 
Battle of Utica
Battle of Thapsus
Battle off Carteia
Battle of Munda 

Publius Attius Varus (died 17 March 45 BC) was the Roman governor of Africa during the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey. He declared against Caesar, and initially fought Gaius Scribonius Curio, who was sent against him in 49 BC.

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Battle of Thapsus

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45 BC

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