Gnaeus Julius Agricola
(13 June 40 - 23 August 93 CE)
Julius Agricola was a Roman commander who in the years 77-84 CE was governor in Britain. In 80 CE he undertook an expedition to conquer Caledonia (currently Scotland).
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Biographies of Romans
In the history of ancient Rome, appeared many famous figures. Many of them have been remembered as cruel tyrants, eg. Caligula, Nero or Caracalla. Others, on the other hand, became famous as great reformers: Augustus, Claudius, Marcus Aurelius, Diocletian, and Constantine the Great. Also, do not forget about the Roman commanders, who often rescued the Roman state from extermination.
The great creators of Roman culture who also significantly influenced the further development of the world were also remembered. I will present people who have become famous for their great deeds.
Britannicus
(12 February 41 - 11 February 55 CE)
Britannicus was the son of the emperor Claudius and Messalina. He received the nickname to celebrate the conquest of Britain by his father in 43 CE. He was murdered by order of Nero, as a rival to the throne.
Publius Cornelius Tacitus
(55 - 120 CE)
Publius Cornelius Tacitus was a Roman historian; he is called the king of Roman historians. He wrote, among others "Annals", “Histories”, “The Life of Agricola”, and “Germania".
Pliny the Younger
(61 - c. 113 CE)
Pliny the Younger was a lawyer, writer and Roman official. He witnessed the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, in which his uncle Pliny the Elder was killed.
Pliny the Elder
(23 - 25 August 79 CE)
Pliny the Elder was a Roman historian and writer. His work is "Natural History", an encyclopedia that is a mine of knowledge of Roman times.
