Petronius

Novelist, Author

0027 – 0066

2

Who was Petronius?

Gaius Petronius Arbiter was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero. He is generally believed to be the author of the Satyricon, a satirical novel believed to have been written during the Neronian era.

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Born
0027
Marseille
Also known as
  • Gaius Petronius Arbiter
  • Petronio Arbitro
  • Petronio
  • Petronius Arbiter
Nationality
  • Roman Empire
Profession
Died
0066
Cumae

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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