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Publius Sittius

d. 44 BCE · 1st century BCE

Publius Sittius was a Roman adventurer from Nuceria who led a mercenary army in North Africa. During Caesar's African campaign in 46 BCE he invaded Numidia with King Bocchus II of Mauretania and took Cirta, forcing Juba I to divide his forces. Caesar rewarded him with the lands around Cirta, which he settled with his followers, and he was killed in 44 BCE.

Publius Sittius
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