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Gaius Scribonius Curio

Roman military commander and politician
Years: 88BCE - 49BCE

Gaius Scribonius Curio (d. 49 BCE), is the son of Gaius Scribonius Curio.

He is a friend to Pompey, Julius Caesar, Mark Antony and Cicero.

He is known as a distinguished orator.

Curio's character is very conspicuous and profligate.

Despite his faults, Cicero assists him in every way and evidently wrote several letters to him.