Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus 280 BCE - 203 BCE

occupation:
Politician
Nationality:
Roman
born in:
Rome, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Nicknamed 'Cunctator' (the Delayer) after his cautious delaying tactics against Hannibal's invading army during the Second Punic War which gave Rome time to recover strength and take the offensive