Pliny the Elder
By Ryan Kraft
Thesis Statement
By looking at Pliny the Elder one can see that he was the most important roman author because he wrote the first encyclopedia which can help us today to find information about specific topics.
Question
Who was Pliny the Elder and what did he do to make him important in history.
His family and when he was born
Pliny the Elder was born circa 23 ad in the area called Novum Comum, transpadane gaul (modern italy). He was descended from a rich family so he was aloud to complete his studies in rome. He had one sister whose name was Plinia
Marcella.
Pliny in the military
When Pliny the elder turned 23 he joined the military and served in germany, and rose to the rank of cavalry
By Ryan Kraft
Thesis Statement
By looking at Pliny the Elder one can see that he was the most important roman author because he wrote the first encyclopedia which can help us today to find information about specific topics.
Question
Who was Pliny the Elder and what did he do to make him important in history.
His family and when he was born
Pliny the Elder was born circa 23 ad in the area called Novum Comum, transpadane gaul (modern italy). He was descended from a rich family so he was aloud to complete his studies in rome. He had one sister whose name was Plinia
Marcella.
Pliny in the military
When Pliny the elder turned 23 he joined the military and served in germany, and rose to the rank of cavalry