When was Pyrrhus of Epirus born?
319/318 BC
300 BC
350 BC
400 BC
Answer
Pyrrhus of Epirus was born in 319/318 BC. He was a king of the Greek state of Epirus and a renowned military commander. Pyrrhus is best known for his campaigns in Italy and Sicily against the Roman Republic, where he achieved several victories but ultimately failed to conquer Rome. His military tactics, particularly the use of elephants in battle, had a significant impact on Roman military strategy.
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