Marcus Terentius Varro

Marcus Terentius Varro

Marcus Terentius Varro was a Roman polymath and a prolific author. He is regarded as ancient Rome's greatest scholar, and was described by Petrarch as "the third great light of Rome". He is sometimes called Varro Reatinus to distinguish him from his younger contemporary Varro Atacinus.

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Lifespan
-115 – -26
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Background

Born in
Rieti

Timeline

  • -115

    Born

    Birth
  • -26

    Died

    Death

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