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Which politician rewarded Gaius Caninius Rebilus for his service?

  • Augustus

  • Julius Caesar

  • Sulla

  • Cicero

Answer

Julius Caesar granted Gaius Caninius Rebilus his freedom after the latter served him during his campaigns in Gaul. In 54 BCE, Caninius Rebilus was captured by Ambiorix, leader of the Eburones, and was enslaved. It was customary for Roman captives to be ransomed, but Caninius Rebilus was freed upon direct request of Caesar.
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