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Persius Flaccus, Aulus. A Latin poet of Volaterrae. He was of a good family, and soon became intimate with the most illustrious Romans of his day. The early part of his life was spent in his native town, but at the age of sixteen he was removed to Rome, where he studied philosophy. He died in his thirtieth year, A. D. 62. The satires of Persius were read with pleasure and avidity by his contemporaries.
Pertinax, Publius Helvius. A Roman emperor after the death of Commodus. He was descended from an obscure family, and for some time was employed in drying wood and making charcoal He entered on a military life, and by his valor rose to offices of the highest trust, and was made consul.
At the death of Commodus he was selected to succeed to the throne. His patriotism gained him the affection of the worthiest of his subjects, but there were some who plotted against him. He was killed by his soldiers, A. D. 193.