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Gaius Pontius

Pontius

The Samnite commander at the Caudine Forks (321 BC), son of Herennius Pontius; he trapped and humiliated the Roman army, and was later himself (in some accounts) sent under the yoke.

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Mentioned in 2 works (9 total)

The History of Rome, Book 5 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 9 history · 8 mentions

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