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Gaius Petronius Arbiter (; Classical Latin: [ˈɡaːiʊs pɛˈtroːniʊs arbɪtɛr]; c. 27 – c. 66 AD; sometimes Titus Petronius Niger) was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero (r. 54–68). He is generally believed to be the author of the Satyricon, a satirical novel believed to have been written during the Neronian era. He is one of the most important characters in Henryk Sienkiewicz' historical novel Quo Vadis (1895). Leo Genn portrays him in the 1951 film of the same name.
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- Full name: Petronius
- Born: 0027-01-01
- Nationality: Ancient Rome
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q47180
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Who is Petronius?
Gaius Petronius Arbiter (; Classical Latin: [ˈɡaːiʊs pɛˈtroːniʊs arbɪtɛr]; c. 27 – c. 66 AD; sometimes Titus Petronius Niger) was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero (r. 54–68).
What nationality is Petronius?
Petronius is Ancient Rome.
When was Petronius born?
Petronius was born on 0027-01-01.
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