Plinio el Viejo
Plinio el Viejo, or Pliny the Elder, was a Roman author, naturalist, and naval commander, born in 23 AD. He is best known for his encyclopedic work, 'Natural History', which encompassed a vast range of topics, including astronomy, geography, botany, and zoology. Pliny served as the commander of the Classis Misenensis, the Roman fleet based at Misenum, and his firsthand accounts of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD provide invaluable historical insights. His dedication to knowledge and the natural world has left a lasting impact on the fields of science and literature.
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Recent news mentions
The author recalls his colleague Plinio el Viejo while discussing the unpredictability of earthquakes.
Razones para temblar | El Universal
Mexico· 2025-09-24
Plinio el Viejo was a Roman historian who documented the mining techniques used in Las Médulas.
La fascinante historia de Las Médulas, la mina a cielo abierto más grande del Imperio romano que marcó un hito de la ingeniería antigua
Panama· 2025-09-07
Plinio el Viejo dedicated a book to the springs of fresh water and seawater in his work 'Historia Natural'.
Lo que una fuente contiene además de agua: amor, desventura y fortuna
Argentina· 2025-08-31
Plinio el Viejo commanded the fleet at Portus Iulius when the eruption of Vesuvius occurred in 79 AD.
Descubrieron restos de la antigua Roma enterrados en el fondo del océano
Colombia· 2025-07-04
