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Quintus Aurelius Symmachus
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345–402 · consul of the Roman Empire 391, orator (340-402)

Also known as: Símaco, Symmachus, Квинт Аврелий Симмах, كوينتوس أوريليوس سيماكوس, 퀸투스 아우렐리우스 심마쿠스, クィントゥス・アウレリウス・シュンマクス

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Known works

  • Lettres [de] Symmaque
  • Prefect and emperor
  • Cartas
  • Reden
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