island of Italy, on the western coast of Sardinia. E. Long. 8. 30. N. Lat. 41. 0.

Asinius (Pollio), consul and Roman orator, distinguished himself under Augustus by his exploits and his literary works. He is frequently mentioned with praises by Horace and Virgil, and is said to have collected the first library at Rome. He died at Fregati, at 80 years of age.