Horace

Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a poet and philosopher of the Roman Augustan Age. Born 65 {{B.C.E.}} in Venusia, died 27 November, 8 {{B.C.E.}} in Rome. Horace was a contemporary and friend of Virgil. Although of low birth, Horace was admired by the Emperor Augustus and was offered, but refused, to become his private secretary.