ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

DANTE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
EMPEROR WHO WAS A PATRON OF VIRGIL
A
BRUTUS
B
AUGUSTO
C
MASSIMO
D
NERO
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gaius Maecenas, also called Gaius Cilnius Maecenas, (born c. 70 bc-died 8 bc), Roman diplomat, counsellor to the Roman emperor Augustus, and wealthy patron of such poets as Virgil and Horace .

Detailed explanation-2: -Apollo was the god of prophecy, music, the sun and healing. Although he was one of the principal gods of Rome, he rose to prominence when Augustus adopted him as his patron god.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rudolf II, leader of the Holy Roman Empire, ruled from 1575-1612. His reign as emperor was nontraditional and he was well known for his patronage of arts and science.

Detailed explanation-4: -Following the untimely deaths of Augustus’ two grandsons and adopted heirs, Gaius and Lucius Caesar, Tiberius was designated Augustus’ successor.

Detailed explanation-5: -Caesar Augustus (born Gaius Octavius; 23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), also known as Octavian, was the first Roman emperor; he reigned from 27 BC until his death in AD 14.

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