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Plutarch
AuthorBooks · Second hand0040-0120
Plutarch was a Greek and later Roman Middle Platonist philosopher, historian, biographer, essayist, and priest at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. He is known primarily for his Parallel Lives, a series of biographies of illustrious Greeks and Romans, and Moralia, a collection of essays and speeches. Upon becoming a Roman citizen, he was possibly named Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus.
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Birth
0040
Death
0120
First book
0110
Years writing
1916
Plutarch was born in Chaeronea and became a prominent historian, biographer, and philosopher of antiquity.
His most famous work, Parallel Lives, compares the trajectories of notable figures from Greece and Rome.
Beyond his writing, he served in essential roles as a priest and magistrate in his community.
After obtaining Roman citizenship, he adopted the name Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus.
His prolific literary legacy includes over a thousand works exploring classical morality and history.