Publius Quinctilius Varus was a Roman general and politician known for his role in the Roman Empire during the late 1st century BCE. He is most famous for his command in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 CE, where his legions were ambushed by a coalition of Germanic tribes led by Arminius. This defeat had significant consequences for Roman expansion into Germania. Varus served as governor of the province of Syria and was involved in various military campaigns. His leadership style and decisions have been studied by historians, as the loss in the Teutoburg Forest marked a turning point in Roman military history, leading to a more defensive posture in the region.