Pliny the Elder
Pliny the Elder was a writer, historian, naturalist, poet and philosopher (20–79). He was born at Novum Comum and died at Stabiae.
Also recorded as Caius Plinius Secundus; Gaius P. Secundus; Caius P. Secundus; C. Plinius Secundus; Pliny; the Elder Pliny.
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Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Caius Plinius Secundus, Gaius P. Secundus, Caius P. Secundus, C. Plinius Secundus and Pliny. His recorded languages were Latin and Ancient Greek.
He was the child of Gaius Plinius Celer and Marcella. One child is recorded: Pliny the Younger. Other recorded relations include Pliny the Younger.
Formation and teaching
He trained under Apion and Antonius Castor.
As a teacher, Pliny the Elder is recorded in connection with Pliny the Younger. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
Identity
Pliny the Elder is recorded as writer, historian, naturalist, poet and philosopher. Pliny the Elder is recorded with the citizenship of Ancient Rome.
In detail
training under Apion and Antonius Castor is recorded. Pliny the Younger is recorded as having studied under Pliny the Elder. the recorded working language is Latin and Ancient Greek.
The field of work recorded is philosophy, natural science and geography.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Ancient Rome.
Works named in the authority record are Natural History.
Chronology
- 20Pliny the Elder born at Novum Comum.
- 79Pliny the Elder died at Stabiae.
Sources
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“Pliny the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q82778: Pliny the Elder
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