The Lives of the Caesars · Character
Pompey the Great
The conqueror of the East, Caesar's son-in-law turned rival, whose prestige could not survive Pharsalus.
supporting
Also known as Pompey, Sextus Pompey, Gnaeus Pompey, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus
First appearance: Book I: The Deified Julius
As a supporting figure in The Lives of the Caesars, Pompey the Great is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Caesar's rival; fled to Brundisium and later defeated at Pharsalus.
Pompey the Great appears in The Lives of the Caesars as supporting figure.
Pompey the Great first appears in 0000 book i the deified julius.
With Augustus (rivalry): Augustus (as Octavian) was a key member of the Second Triumvirate that defeated Pompey's sons and avenged Julius Caesar's assassination.
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- Rivalry
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- Emperors and key figures
- Protagonist
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See Pompey the Great in Book I: The Deified Julius