Poet · 70 BC – 19 BC
Virgil
Composed the Aeneid, the great Latin epic of Rome's mythical founding, along with the Eclogues and Georgics, shaping Latin poetry and influencing writers for two thousand years.
Major Works
- The Aeneid
- The Georgics
- The Eclogues
Impact Analysis
Virgil gave Rome its founding epic and set the standard for Latin poetry, becoming the model and inspiration for European literature for two millennia.
Historical influence score: 86/100
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