Petronius (c. 27 A.D – 66 A.D)At one point in time he served as the governor of Bithynia and later a consul, which resulted in Nero admitting him into his inner circle of intimates. Petronius is said to be chosen by Nero as his elegentiae arbiter (a play on his name). He paid lip service in order to reach his position in Nero's court. A man named Tigellinus was jealous of Petronius and falsely accused Petronius of being involved in the Pisonian conspiracy. Petronius opened his veins and then spent his last hours at a banquet. Before his death, he openly denounced the emperor’s crimes in his testamentary letter, which listed Nero’s wicked deeds, and then sent the letter to the emperor himself.
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Gaius Petronius Niger Born: c. 27 A.D | Massalia, Gallia Died: c. 66 A.D (aged 39) | Cumae |
PublicationsPetronius' most famous work may or may not be him, but knowing his personality, it probably was written by him.
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