Pliny the Elder
Roman commander and philosopher
Born
None
None years ago
Died
August 25th, 79
1945 years ago — None years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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A Roman author and naturalist, significant contributions included the encyclopedic work 'Natural History,' which encompassed various topics including astronomy, geography, and botany. Commanded a naval fleet during the First Roman-Jewish War. Died while observing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, providing detailed accounts of the event and phenomena within his writings, which influence scientific thought.
Authored 'Natural History'
Commanded a fleet in the Roman-Jewish War
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