In what year did Fabius Maximus last serve as consul?
209 BC
203 BC
217 BC
228 BC
Answer
209 BC marked the final year of Fabius Maximus's consulship. As a renowned Roman general, he played a pivotal role in the Second Punic War against Carthage. His cautious and defensive strategy, known as the "Fabian Strategy," aimed to wear down the enemy by avoiding direct confrontations and engaging in skirmishes instead. This approach eventually proved successful, contributing to Rome's ultimate victory in the war.
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