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Marcus Piso

Roman officer, possibly a quaestor, mentioned in campaigns.

minor

Also known as Piso

First appearance: book i

Marcus Piso shows up with force in Book IV: The Rhine Crossing and First Invasion of Britain. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An Aquitanian nobleman and valiant cavalryman killed in the skirmish with the Usipetes and Tenchtheri.
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