Pliny the Elder

Roman commander and philosopher

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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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