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Pacuvius Calavius

Chief magistrate of Capua during the Second Punic War

Pacuvius Calavius was the chief magistrate of Capua during the Second Punic War. In the aftermath of the Battle of Lake Trasimene, he prevented the people of Capua from surrendering the city to Hannibal.

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When the Capuans finally capitulated, he dissuaded his son from a rash attempt on the life of the Carthaginian general.

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