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Asinius Gallus

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Author: Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus

also: Gallus

Gaius Asinius Gallus, son of the orator Asinius Pollio, author of a book comparing his father with Cicero (to Cicero's disadvantage).

Reading notes

The Letters §7.4.3 Asinius Gallus
Son of the orator Asinius Pollio; he wrote a book ranking his father above Cicero.

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