Roman Rulers

Fabius Maximus

the Delayer

Century3rd c. BC
DynastyMid Republic
Reign5 years
OriginItalia
DeathNatural
ReligionPagan

Fabius Maximus was a statesman of the Roman Republic active in the 3rd c. BC originally from Italia. Held power for 5 years and died of natural causes.

Historical Note

'The Delayer' (Cunctator). Refused to fight Hannibal in open battle and slowly bled him by harassment — the strategy that saved Rome after Cannae.

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