Publius Attius Varus (d.
March 17,
45 BC) was the Roman governor of Africa during the Civil War that broke out after Gaius Julius Caesar crossed the
Rubicon. He declared war against Caesar, and initially fought and defeated
Gaius Scribonius Curio, who was sent against him in
49 BC.On the breaking out of the
civil war, Varus, an adherent of the
optimates, was stationed in
Picenum at the head of a considerable force. Upon the approach of
Julius Caesar he was forced to evacuate the area and he and his levies joined
Pompey in
Apulia. When Pompey left Italy for Greece, Varus crossed over into Africa, and took possession of the province. As he had served as propraetor of Africa a few years previously, Varus was well known with the province and its people, and was thus able to raise two legions.
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