Tacitus: Histories and Annals

Corbulo

Family: Roman · Role: general · First appears: Histories III.5-8

Life events

  • Arrius Varus betrayed Corbulo, winning Nero's favour and promotion to senior centurion.(Histories III.5-8)
    • With: Arrius Varus Nero
    • “He was supposed to have sought a private interview with Nero, at which he maligned Corbulo's character. His infamous treachery brought him the emperor's favour and a post as senior centurion.”
  • Under Mark Antony, the Third legion defeated the Parthians and Armenians commanded by Corbulo.(Histories III.21-24)
    • With: Mark Antony
    • “Had they not under Mark Antony defeated the Parthians and the Armenians under Corbulo?”

Histories III.5-8

  • servant: Arrius Varus “He took with him an energetic soldier named Arrius Varus, who had made his reputation while serving under Corbulo in his Armenian victories.”
  • enemies with Arrius Varus “He was supposed to have sought a private interview with Nero, at which he maligned Corbulo's character. His infamous treachery brought him the emperor's favour and a post as senior centurion.”

Histories III.21-24

  • enemies with Mark Antony (The commanders are presented as opposing leaders in military campaigns.) “Had they not under Mark Antony defeated the Parthians and the Armenians under Corbulo?”

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