Dictator

Ancient History

A temporary Roman magistrate given absolute authority for a specific emergency task, such as Fabius's appointment following the disaster at Lake Trasimene.

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Dictator

Ancient History

A temporary Roman magistrate given absolute authority for a specific emergency task, such as Fabius's appointment following the disaster at Lake Trasimene.