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Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, known as Pliny the Younger, was a Roman author and lawyer. He was born in Como, Italy, in 61 or 62 CE and died in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Pliny the Younger is best known for his letters, which provide valuable insights into Roman life and history. He also wrote a natural history, which is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the natural world.