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1st-century BC Roman magistrate, notorious for his misgovernment of Sicily

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Gaius Verres was a Roman magistrate, notorious for his misgovernment of Sicily. His extortion of local farmers and plundering of temples led to his prosecution by Cicero, whose accusations were so devastating that Verres' defence advocate could only recommend that he should leave the country.

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Hellenistic bronze of Sleeping Eros, the type of work that Verres extorted from Sicilian collectorsHellenistic bronze of Sleeping Eros, the type of work that Verres extorted from Sicilian collectorsCommemorative plaque in Enna denouncing Verre's misdeedsCommemorative plaque in Enna denouncing Verre's misdeeds

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Gaius Verres was a Roman magistrate, notorious for his misgovernment of Sicily. His extortion of local farmers and plundering of temples led to his prosecution by Cicero, whose accusations were so devastating that Verres' defence advocate could only recommend that he should leave the country. Cicero's prosecution speeches were later published as the Verrines.

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