Aulus Cornelius Celsus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Aulus Cornelius Celsus born?Circa 25 BC
2. When did Aulus Cornelius Celsus die?Circa 50 AD
3. What is Aulus Cornelius Celsus known for?His comprehensive medical treatise 'De Medicina' and his lost multi-volume encyclopedia
4. Who was Aulus Cornelius Celsus?He was a very smart Roman writer who lived a long time ago, around 25 BC to 50 AD. He wrote a huge book that talked about many things, especially how to stay healthy.
5. What is 'De Medicina' and why is it special?'De Medicina' is a part of his big book that talks about medicine. It is special because it is the only part that still exists today and shows how doctors in ancient Rome cared for people.

Polymath: An individual whose knowledge spans a significant number of subjects, known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge.
Extant: Still in existence; surviving.
Rhetoric: The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.