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Fabius, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus, also called Cunctator ('Delayer') d.203BC
Roman soldier
He was five times consul and twice censor. In the Second Punic War (218-202BC) he was elected dictator (217) after the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene, and became known by his defensive tactics as Cunctator ('Delayer'). Avoiding direct encounters, he carried on guerrilla warfare and allowed Rome to muster her forces. The derisive nickname took on an honourable connotation after the disastrous Roman defeat at Cannae (216), and the 'Fabian' tactics were resumed. He recovered Tarentum in 209 and was made consul for the fifth time. He died just before the successful conclusion of the war.
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