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Pompeius, also known as Pompey the Great, was a prominent Roman general and statesman. Born Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus in 106 BCE, he rose to prominence during the late Roman Republic. His military successes, particularly in the East, earned him immense prestige and power. Pompey was a key figure in the First Triumvirate, an alliance with Julius Caesar and Marcus Licinius Crassus that dominated Roman politics for a period. He held multiple consulships and was instrumental in expanding Roman territory and influence.

His rivalry with Julius Caesar eventually led to a civil war. Pompey was defeated by Caesar at the Battle of Pharsalus in 48 BCE and subsequently fled to Egypt, where he was assassinated. Pompey was a skilled orator and a patron of the arts and architecture. His career exemplifies the ambition and political maneuvering characteristic of the tumultuous final century of the Roman Republic. His legacy is intertwined with that of Caesar, representing two of the most significant figures in Roman history.