Marcus Terentius Varro: Biography, Facts and Career
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Marcus Terentius Varro (116–27 BC) 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" (after Virgil and Cicero). He is sometimes called Varro Reatinus ("Varro of Rieti") to distinguish him from his younger contemporary Varro Atacinus ("Varro of Atax").
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- Full name: Marcus Terentius Varro
- Born: -0115-01-0
- Nationality: Ancient Rome
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q206119
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Marcus Terentius Varro (116–27 BC) was a Roman polymath and a prolific author.
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Marcus Terentius Varro was born on -0115-01-0.
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