Bruttii

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The Bruttii were an ancient people of southern Italy, occupying the interior of Bruttium (modern Calabria). As a patrician family of Italy, the Bruttii were ordered to help to conquer Greece and the surrounding territories. They helped Hannibal during the Second Punic War and after its conclusion their territory was confiscated and they were declared public slaves.

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