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Also Known As Dion Cassius • Dio Cocceianus • Lucius Cassius Dio
Born c.150 • İznik • Turkey
Died 235
Title / Office consul (229), Roman Empire • governor (222-222), Africa • consul (220), Roman Empire
Subjects Of Study Battle of the Teutoburg Forest • Roman Empire • ancient Rome • universal history
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