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Answer : PETRONIUS
Petronius, Gaius Petronius, Petronius Arbiter – n
Roman satirist (died in 66)
Gaius Petronius Arbiter (c. AD 27 – 66; sometimes Titus Petronius Niger) was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero. He is generally believed to be the author of the Satyricon, a satirical novel believed to have been written during the Neronian era (54–68 AD).
The most complete and the most authentic account of Petronius’ life appears in Tacitus’ Annals, an account that may be supplemented, with caution, from other sources. It is probable that Petronius’ correct name was Titus Petronius Niger. From his high position in Roman society, it may be assumed that he was wealthy; he belonged to a noble family and was therefore, by Roman standards, a man from whom solid achievements might have been expected.
He served as governor of the Asian province of Bithynia and later in his career, probably in AD 62 or 63, held the high office of consul, or first magistrate of Rome.
After his term as consul, Petronius was received by Nero into his most intimate circle as his “director of elegance” (arbiter elegantiae), whose word on all matters of taste was law. It is from this title that the epithet “Arbiter” was attached to his name.
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