Lucan

Poet, Author

0039 – 0065

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Who was Lucan?

Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, better known in English as Lucan, was a Roman poet, born in Corduba, in the Hispania Baetica. Despite his short life, he is regarded as one of the outstanding figures of the Imperial Latin period. His youth and speed of composition set him apart from other poets.

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Born
Nov 3, 0039
Córdoba
Also known as
  • Marcus Annaeus Lucanus
Nationality
  • Roman Empire
Profession
Died
Apr 30, 0065
Rome

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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