Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo

Who was Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo?

Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo was a leader and soldier from very long ago in the Roman Republic. He lived in a place called Picenum, which is today part of Italy. People called him Pompey Strabo to tell him apart from his famous son, Pompey the Great. His name Strabo means "cross-eyed".

His Family and Home

Strabo was born into a noble family. His mother was named Lucilia, and she came from a town called Sessa Aurunca. He had an older brother named Sextus Pompeius and a sister named Pompeia. His family was well-known and powerful in Picenum and in Rome.

His Role in Rome

Strabo became one of Rome’s top leaders, called a consul, in 89 BC. He helped Rome during a difficult time when some Italian groups wanted to leave Rome. Even with fewer soldiers, he won important battles and became very popular. After his success, he celebrated with a big parade called a triumph.

Memory

After Strabo passed away, two cities were named after him: Alba Pompeia and Laus Pompeia. His son, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, became a very famous leader later.