A Guide to the Works of Pliny the Younger

Pliny the Younger: The eloquent chronicler whose letters illuminate the spirit of ancient Rome.

Pliny the Younger was a Roman author and statesman, known for his extensive letters that provide valuable insight into the early Imperial era.

Pliny the Younger is best known for his letters, particularly those documenting the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Pliny the Younger's vivid and detailed letters provide invaluable insights into Roman society, setting a standard for epistolary literature.

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61 AD

Birth of Pliny the Younger

c. 79 AD

Pliny the Younger's father dies in Vesuvius eruption

c. 81 AD

Pliny the Younger begins his education in Rome

c. 93 AD

Pliny the Younger becomes a senator in Rome

c. 100 AD

Pliny the Younger serves as a military officer in Syria

103 AD

Pliny the Younger becomes a consul in Rome

105 AD

Pliny the Younger appointed as governor of Bithynia

c. 110 AD

Pliny the Younger returns to Rome and focuses on writing

c. 112 AD

Pliny the Younger becomes a friend and advisor to Emperor Trajan

c. 113 AD

Pliny the Younger publishes 'Epistulae', a collection of his letters

c. 114 AD

Pliny the Younger writes 'Panegyricus', a speech in honor of Trajan

c. 116 AD

Pliny the Younger becomes governor of Bithynia and Pontus

c. 117 AD

Pliny the Younger appointed as curator of the Tiber River banks

c. 113-117 AD

Pliny the Younger witnesses the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and writes about it

c. 112-113 AD

Pliny the Younger investigates the Christians for Emperor Trajan

c. 113-115 AD

Pliny the Younger corresponds with Emperor Trajan on various issues