What military role did Pliny hold in the Roman Empire?
Naval commander
Legionary
Centurion
Praetorian Guard
Answer
Naval commander, Pliny the Elder served in the Roman navy during the reign of Emperor Nero. He held the rank of prefect of the fleet, commanding a squadron of ships stationed at Misenum, a naval base near Naples. Pliny's military experience provided him with valuable insights into naval warfare and maritime affairs, which he later recorded in his encyclopedic work, "Natural History."
Decoding Pliny the Elder: A Journey Through Ancient Rome's Intellectual Legacy
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