Fabius

For the racehorse named Fabius, please see Fabius.

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See also Laurent Fabius, a French politician.

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Fabius was the nomen of the gens Fabia of ancient Rome. The Fabii were one of the several leading patrician families (gentes maiores) of the city. Fabius Maximus Rullianus, five times a consul, was a hero of the Samnite Wars; but even he was eclipsed by the Fabius Maximus who fought against Hannibal in the Second Punic War.

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Possible forms:

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:Fabius, male singular (nominative)

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:Fabia, female singular (nominative)

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:Fabii, male plural (nominative)

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Laurent Fabius: Laurent Fabius (born August 20, 1946) is a former prime minister of France....

French: French can refer to more than one article:...

Politician: A politician is an individual involved in politics to the extent of holding or running for public office....