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Lucius Annaeus Seneca, often referred to as Seneca the Younger, was a prominent Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright in ancient Rome. Born around 4 BCE in Corduba, Hispania, and dying in 65 CE, Seneca was a tutor and later advisor to Emperor Nero. His philosophical works, such as "Letters to Lucilius" and "On the Shortness of Life," delve into Stoic ethics and personal wisdom. more Lucius Annaeus Seneca, often referred to as Seneca the Younger, was a prominent Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright in ancient Rome. Born around 4 BCE in Corduba, Hispania, and dying in 65 CE, Seneca was a tutor and later advisor to Emperor Nero. His philosophical works, such as "Letters to Lucilius" and "On the Shortness of Life," delve into Stoic ethics and personal wisdom. Seneca also authored several tragedies, including "Phaedra" and "Thyestes," which explore themes of power and morality. His forced suicide in 65 CE came after accusations of conspiracy against Nero, marking a dramatic end to his influential and tumultuous career. less

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