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-115–-26 · Roman scholar, polymath and author (116–27 BC)

Also known as: Marcus Terentius Varro Reatinus, Marcus Varro, Varro, Varro Reatinus, Марк Теренций Варрон, ماركوس تيرينتيوس فارو

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