person

Gaius Asinius Pollio

Name: Catullus Entire
Author: Gaius Valerius Catullus

Pollio

also: Pollio

Brother of Marrucinus; later a distinguished soldier, orator, historian, and literary patron. A 'boy' here, dated to his youth.

Reading notes

Carmina §12 Pollio
Gaius Asinius Pollio, brother of Marrucinus, later a famous soldier, orator, and historian; a youth here.

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