Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus

Roman philosopher and biographer

Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus was a Greek philosopher and biographer who lived from 46-120 AD. He is best known for his book "Parallel Lives", a collection of biographies of famous Greeks and Romans. Plutarch was a prominent figure in the Roman Empire, serving as a consul and a member of the Second Sophistic movement. He was also a prolific writer, producing over 200 works, including philosophical treatises, biographies...