Who was Pliny the Younger's famous uncle?
Pliny the Elder
Tacitus
Suetonius
Trajan
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Pliny the Elder, the famous uncle of Pliny the Younger, was a renowned Roman author, naturalist, and military commander. He is best known for his comprehensive encyclopedia, "Natural History," which covered a wide range of subjects, including astronomy, geography, zoology, botany, and medicine. Pliny the Elder died tragically in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD while attempting to rescue survivors.
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