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Publius Cornelius Tacitus (c. AD 56 – c. 120) was a prominent Roman historian, senator, and politician, widely regarded as one of the greatest Roman historians. He authored major works including the Annals, covering the Roman Empire from Tiberius to Nero, and the Histories, detailing events from 69 to 96 AD. His career included quaestor, praetor, consul in 97 AD, and governor of Asia around 112-113 AD.[1][3][5]