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Fabius Maximus
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Fabius Maximus (c. 260–203 BC)

Roman general, known as Cunctator or ‘Delayer’ because of his cautious tactics against Hannibal 217–214 BC, when he continually harassed Hannibal's armies but never risked a set battle.
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