Pliny the Younger (nephew)

Pliny the Younger was a Roman lawyer, author, and magistrate living in the 1st century AD. He is best known for his detailed letters that offer insights into Roman administrative life and culture. These letters include descriptions of natural disasters like the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried Pompeii and Herculaneum, events he witnessed firsthand. As a nephew of Pliny the Elder, he continued his family's scholarly and public service tradition, contributing to Roman literature and history. His writings remain valuable for understanding Roman society and historical events of his time.