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What was Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus' nickname?

  • Cunctator

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  • Maximus

  • Verrucosus

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Cunctator, meaning "the Delayer," was the nickname given to Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus, a Roman general during the Second Punic War. Fabius adopted a cautious strategy of avoiding direct confrontations with the Carthaginian army led by Hannibal, instead opting to harass and delay them. This approach, known as Fabian strategy, proved successful in wearing down Hannibal's forces and ultimately contributed to Rome's victory in the war.
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