The famous Roman poet…

VIRGIL

• Virgil was born 70 BCE to 19 BCE, and grew up during the time of the Roman Civil War.

• Riots were frequent in Rome, and the political scene was in complete turmoil.

• Virgil moved to Naples when he was around 18, and wrote his collection The Eclogues about how living away from Rome is more peaceful.

Famous Quotes

• Omnia vincit amor- Love conquers all.• flectere si nequeo

superos, acheronta movebo- If I cannot bend the higher powers, I will move the infernal regions.