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Persius

Roman poet and satirist (AD 34-62)

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Also known as Aulus Persius Flaccus

Born: December 4, 34
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1.Stated in Persii
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Died: November 24, 62
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1.Stated in Persii
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Birthplace: Volterra
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1.Stated in Persii
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Place of death: Rome
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Occupation: poet
, writer
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, philosopher
Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin
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Notable work: Satires

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Aulus Persius Flaccus was a Roman poet and satirist of Etruscan origin. In his works, poems and satire, he shows a Stoic wisdom and a strong criticism for what he considered to be the stylistic abuses of his poetic contemporaries. His works, which became very popular in the Middle Ages, were published after his death by his friend and mentor, the Stoic philosopher Lucius Annaeus Cornutus.

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Commons Creator page: Aulus Persius Flaccus
Student of: Lucius Annaeus Cornutus
Remmius Palaemon
Verginius Flavus
Genre: Latin satire
Praenomen: Aulus
Time period: High Roman Empire
Sex or gender: male
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Writing language: Latin
Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired applies to jurisdiction: worldwide
Nomen gentilicium: Persius
Gens: Persia gens
Cognomen: Flaccus

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