Publius Papinius Statius: Biography, Facts and Career
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Publius Papinius Statius (Greek: Πόπλιος Παπίνιος Στάτιος, Poplios Papinios Statios; ; Latin: [ˈstaːtiʊs]; c. 45 – c. 96) was a Latin poet of the 1st century CE. His surviving poetry includes an epic in twelve books, the Thebaid; a collection of occasional poetry, the Silvae; and an unfinished epic, the Achilleid. He is also known for his appearance as a guide in the Purgatory section of Dante's epic poem, the Divine Comedy.
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- Full name: Publius Papinius Statius
- Born: 0045-01-01
- Nationality: Ancient Rome
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q243203
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Who is Publius Papinius Statius?
Publius Papinius Statius (Greek: Πόπλιος Παπίνιος Στάτιος, Poplios Papinios Statios; ; Latin: [ˈstaːtiʊs]; c. 45 – c. 96) was a Latin poet of the 1st century CE.
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Publius Papinius Statius is Ancient Rome.
When was Publius Papinius Statius born?
Publius Papinius Statius was born on 0045-01-01.
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