Who was Cincinnatus?

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Who was Cincinnatus?

Cincinnatus was the early Roman military leader who gave up power and returned to his farm to live in peace.

Which political leader recalled Cincinnatus in 2022?

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When Prime Minister Boris Johnson left his Downing Street office for the last time on Sept. 6, 2022, he said, “Like Cincinnatus, I am returning to my plow. And I will be offering this government nothing but the most fervent support.