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Curtius

biographical name

Cur·​ti·​us ˈku̇rt-sē-əs How to pronounce Curtius (audio)
Ernst 1814–1896 German historian and archaeologist

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“Curtius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Curtius. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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