Who was Lucius Annaeus Seneca?
Q: Who was Lucius Annaeus Seneca?
A: Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a Roman philosopher, poet, and politician.
Q: When and where was Seneca born?
A: Seneca was born about 4 BC in Córdoba in Hispania (which is now in Spain).
Q: Who were Seneca's parents?
A: Seneca's father was a writer known as Seneca the Elder, and his mother was called Helvia.
Q: Where did Seneca often live?
A: Seneca often lived in the city of Rome.
Q: How did Seneca die?
A: Seneca died by suicide in the year 65.
Q: Why was Seneca sent to exile on the island of Corsica?
A: Seneca was sent to exile on the island of Corsica for nine years during the reign of Roman emperor Claudius because of Messalina, who was the wife of Claudius.
Q: What happened to Seneca during the reign of Nero?
A: Seneca helped Nero to rule the Roman Empire for the first five years after Nero became emperor in 54 AD, but after 59 AD, Nero became like a tyrant and Seneca lost control over him. In 65 AD, Nero accused Seneca of helping the people in the Pisonian conspiracy who wanted to kill Nero, and Seneca was forced to kill himself, although he was probably innocent.
