Birthdate: 0056 AD
Birthplace: Gallia Narbonensis
Died: 0120 AD
Publius Cornelius Tacitus was a Roman historian and politician known for his major works, the Annals and the Histories, which chronicle the reigns of several Roman emperors. He also wrote about oratory, Germania, and the military campaigns of his father-in-law, Agricola. Tacitus’s writings offer valuable insights into Roman history, including attitudes towards Jews and accounts of early Christian persecution. He is highly esteemed by modern scholars as one of the greatest Roman historians, with his works providing significant contributions to our understanding of ancient Rome.
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