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Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Latin: [ˈŋnae̯ʊs pɔmˈpeːi̯ʊs ˈmaŋnʊs]; 29 September 106 BC – 28 September 48 BC), known in English as Pompey (/ ˈ p ɒ m p iː /, POM-pee) or Pompey the Great, was a general and statesman of the Roman Republic.
Jul 7, 2024 · Pompey the Great was one of the great statesmen and generals of the late Roman Republic, a triumvir (61–54 bce) who was an associate and later an opponent of Julius Caesar. He was initially called Magnus (“the Great”) by his troops in Africa (82–81 bce), and he assumed the cognomen Magnus after 81.
Jan 27, 2013 · Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, also known as Pompey or Pompey the Great, was a military leader and politician during the fall of the Roman Republic. He was born in 106 BCE and died on 28th September 48 BCE. His father was Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo.
Pompey the Great, in full Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, (born Sept. 29, 106 bce, Rome—died Sept. 28, 48 bce, Pelusium, Egypt), Statesman and general of the Roman Republic. His early military career was illustrious.
Jul 19, 2021 · The Triumph of Pompey, Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, 1765, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; with Bust of “young Pompey”, 1st century CE, Louvre Museum, Paris. Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, known also as Pompey the Great (ca.106 – 48 BCE) was one of the brightest commanders and political figures of the late Roman Republic.
Jun 28, 2021 · Read about the life and work of Pompey the Great, Rome's military genius. Dive into his legacy and lasting impact on history.
Pompey the Great was one of ancient Rome’s most celebrated generals. He was known for his unprecedented military success which expanded the Roman Republic's territories. During the first century BCE, Pompey achieved incredible victories in the East, defeating Mithridates VI and capturing the city of Jerusalem.
