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flaminius

/fləˈmɪni.əs/

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noun

/fləˈmɪni.əs/C2formalpolitical
  • ruРимский государственный деятель и полководец, известный строительством Фламиниевой дороги, погибший в битве против Ганнибала в 217 году до н. э.

A Roman statesman and general, notably responsible for constructing the Flaminian Way, who perished in battle against Hannibal in 217 BC.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Roman statesman and generalC2formal

    A Roman politician and military commander known for building the Via Flaminia (Flaminian Way) and for his defeat and death at the Battle of Lake Trasimene against Hannibal in 217 BC.

    ruРимский государственный деятель и полководец

    • Flaminius was elected consul and oversaw the construction of the Flaminian Way.
    • The defeat of Flaminius at Lake Trasimene was a major victory for Hannibal.
    • Historians often debate the strategic decisions made by Flaminius during the Second Punic War.