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Roman poet (AD 39–65) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Roman poet. For other uses, see Lucan (disambiguation).
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus (3 November 39 AD – 30 April 65 AD), better known in English as Lucan (/ˈluːkən/), was a Roman poet, born in Corduba (modern-day Córdoba), in Hispania Baetica. He is regarded as one of the outstanding figures of the Imperial Latin period, known in particular for his epic Pharsalia. His youth and speed of composition set him apart from other poets.
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Born | AD (39-11-03)3 November 39 Corduba, Hispania Baetica, Roman Empire |
Died | AD 30 April 65(65-04-30) (aged 25) |
Occupation | Poet |
Spouse | Polla Argentaria |
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