0
Gaius or Caius Plinius Secundus, (AD 23 – August 25, 79), better known as Pliny the Elder, was an ancient author, naturalist or natural philosopher and naval and military commander of some importance who wrote Naturalis Historia. He is known for his saying "True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written; in writing what deserves to be read". He was the son of a Roman equestrian with the cognomen Celer by one Marcella, some say the son of the Senator Gaius or Caius Caecilius of Novum Comum (Como) others of one Titus, which suggests a possible connection with the Titii Pomponii, and being the connection with the Caecilii from Celer, cognomen used by that Gens[1]. He was born in Como, not (as is sometimes supposed) at Verona: it is only as a native of Gallia Transpadana that he calls Catullus of Verona his conterraneus, or fellow-countryman, not his municeps, or fellow-townsman.[2] A statue of Pliny on the facade of the Duomo of Como celebrates him as a native son. Pliny the Elder died on August 25, AD 79 during the famed eruption of Mount Vesuvius that also destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
What else can I help you with?
Who are some famous people from Pompeii?
Pliny the Elder & Pliny the Younger and there also is Julius Polybius and lucius Caecilius Iucundus
Who were senaca and pliny?
Seneca was a Roman philosopher and the tutor of the emperor Nero. There were two Plinys. Pliny the Elder was a historian and scientist and left us his vast amount of research. Pliny the Younger was a nephew and adopted son of the elder Pliny. He was a Roman governor and also left us a large amount of his correspondence. He is also the one who described the eruption of Vesuvius as it destroyed Pompeii and the other cities as he watched the entire thing from across the bay of Naples.
Was pliny the elder in the senate?
Pliny the Elder was not a senator. He was not from Rome. He was from Como, in northern Italy. He did not belong to the upper echelon of society. He had a law practice. He was in prison for six years under Tiberius. He was freed by Caligula who made him a a junior military officer. Later Vespasian made him a senior officer of the army by Vespasian. He also held governorships in three of four provinces.
How many people can the cicrus maximus hold?
The ancient writer Pliny the Elder said that the Circus Maximus had 250,000 seats. Modern historians think that a figure of 150,000 is more likely.
Who is Pliny the younger and what is his connection to Pompeii?
Pliny the Younger witnessed the eruption of Mount Vesuvius which destroyed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum from Misenium, which was on the other side of the Bay of Naples. He described the tremors in the days before the eruption (which he said were not alarming because tremors were frequent in the area) and the eruption. He also recounted that his uncle, Pliny the Elder, who was an admiral of the fleet stationed at Misenium crossed the bay with his ships to help with the evacuation and died during the operation.
Who wrote an encyclopedia on natural history that's discussed meteorology geography botany zoology and astronomy?
Pliny and elder Pliny and elder Pliny The Elder
What caused pliny the elder to die?
Pliny's death can be attributed to his asthma infamed by the poor quality of the air due to the volcanic eruption when he visited pompei
Who was a famous ancient roman?
Pliny the Elder.
Who are some famous people from Pompeii?
Pliny the Elder & Pliny the Younger and there also is Julius Polybius and lucius Caecilius Iucundus
Who is Pliny the elder?
Pliny the Younger was a survivor from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. He wrote a diary about the event because he saw the eruption across the bay from Naples and he wasn't in Pompeii while it was happening. He is how we know about the burial of Pompeii.
What did pliny the elder write about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
Pliny the Elder wrote a detailed account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, describing the dark cloud, ash fall, and devastation caused by the eruption. He also mentioned his nephew, Pliny the Younger, who witnessed the event and described it in his own letters.
When someone is close to a volcano and it erupts can that person die?
Yes, there have been a number of people throughout history who died due to volcanic eruptions including Pliny the Elder.
What facts do you know about pompeii in ad 79?
Pliny the Younger's Uncle, Pliny the Elder, died during the eruption while attempting to rescue stranded victims. As Admiral of the fleet, Pliny the Elder had ordered the ships of the Imperial Navy stationed at Misenum to cross the bay to assist evacuation attempts. He perished with the others in Pompeii.
How high up was Pliny the elder in the Roman army?
Pliny the Elder attained the army rank of praefectus alae which put him in charge of a cavalry battalion consisting of about 480 men. But later in his career he attained the rank of admiral, which as you know, is a naval rank.
How do you pronounce pliny?
I believe the correct way to pronounce it is as "plinny" as in "skinny." This is a Latin proper name and is pronounced with a long "i," as in "tiny." (See Pliny the Elder or Pliny the Younger; both were famous Roman statesmen and writers.)
What has the author Roy K Gibson written?
Roy K. Gibson has written: 'Pliny the Elder'
Who was the roman author who died while watching vesuvius erupt?
Pliny the Elder, a Roman author and philosopher, died while observing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. He was serving as the commander of the Roman fleet at Misenum at the time of the eruption.
