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Asinius Pollio
Roman orator and historian, praised for his literary and political career.
minor
Also known as Pollio
First appearance: i
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Hosts Timagenes after Augustus banishes him, and is gently rebuked but not punished by Augustus.
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With Caligula (professional): Asinius Pollio serves as a historian and advisor to Caligula, offering counsel and critique. With Caligula (professional): Asinius Pollio serves as a historian and advisor to Caligula,…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse historical and philosophical figures
- Stoic and political exemplars
- Roman military and political rivals
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Caligula
professional · ambivalent
Asinius Pollio serves as a historian and advisor to Caligula, offering counsel and… How this plays out →
- Caligula
professional · ambivalent
Asinius Pollio serves as a historian and advisor to Caligula, offering counsel and… How this plays out →
- Caligula
professional · ambivalent
Asinius Pollio serves as a historian and advisor to Caligula, offering counsel and… How this plays out →
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