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Marcus Furius Camillus
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The Roman general who captured Veii and, after the Gallic sack, recovered Rome and was honored as its second founder; Seneca's type against the charge of desertion.
Reading notes
- On Benefits §4.27.2 Camillus
Marcus Furius Camillus, conqueror of Veii and 'second founder' of Rome after the Gallic sack — cited against the charge of desertion.
- On Benefits §5.17.2 Camillus
Marcus Furius Camillus, the 'second founder' of Rome, repaid with exile — Seneca's instance of the republic's own ingratitude.