Pliny the Elder
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| - | *[[Pliny the Elder]] (23–79), ancient Roman nobleman, scientist and historian, author of ''Naturalis Historia'', "Pliny's Natural History" | + | '''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 ''[[Natural History (Pliny)|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"''. |
| - | *[[Pliny the Younger]] (63–c.113), ancient Roman statesman, orator, and writer; nephew and adopted son of Pliny the Elder | + | |
| - | '''Pliny''' may also refer to: | ||
| - | *[[Pliny, West Virginia]], United States | ||
| - | *[[Pliny Township, Minnesota]], United States | ||
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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".
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