When was Seneca the Younger born and where?
Seneca the Younger was born in Colonia Patricia Corduba, now known as Córdoba, within the Roman province of Baetica. Historical records suggest his birth year falls between 4 BC and 1 BC.
Questions about Seneca the Younger
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did Emperor Claudius exile Seneca the Younger to Corsica?
Emperor Claudius ordered Seneca the Younger into exile on the island of Corsica in AD 41 following accusations of adultery with Julia Livilla brought by Empress Messalina. The Senate initially pronounced a death sentence but Claudius commuted it to eight years of banishment.
How did Seneca the Younger die during the Pisonian conspiracy?
In AD 65, Nero ordered Seneca the Younger to commit suicide after he was caught up in the aftermath of the Pisonian conspiracy. He followed tradition by severing several veins to bleed to death while his wife Pompeia Paulina attempted to share his fate.
What philosophical works did Seneca the Younger write about Stoicism?
Seneca the Younger wrote Letters to Lucilius consisting of 124 letters dealing with moral issues addressed to Lucilius Junior. His other major works include De Ira which examines anger and De Vita Beata which defends wealth along Stoic lines when properly gained and spent.
Which plays are attributed to Seneca the Younger and who influenced them?
Ten plays are attributed to Seneca the Younger though scholars debate whether eight or all ten were written by him. Thyestes is considered his masterpiece and these plays became a source for Revenge Tragedy starting with Thomas Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy.