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Claudius Claudianus, known in English as Claudian (Greek: Κλαυδιανός; c. 370 – c. 404 AD), was a Latin poet associated with the court of the Roman emperor Honorius at Mediolanum (Milan), and particularly with the general Stilicho. His work, written almost entirely in hexameters or elegiac couplets, falls into three main categories: poems for Honorius, poems for Stilicho, and mythological epic.
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- Full name: Claudian
- Born: 0370-01-01
- Nationality: Ancient Rome
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q205947
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Who is Claudian?
Claudius Claudianus, known in English as Claudian (Greek: Κλαυδιανός; c. 370 – c. 404 AD), was a Latin poet associated with the court of the Roman emperor Honorius at Mediolanum (Milan), and particularly with the general Stilicho.
What nationality is Claudian?
Claudian is Ancient Rome.
When was Claudian born?
Claudian was born on 0370-01-01.
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