Table of Contents Biography           Lucius Annaeus Seneca, commonly known as Seneca the Younger, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist born around 4 BC in Corduba, Hispania (modern-day Spain). He was raised in Rome, where he was educated in rhetoric and philosophy. Seneca’s career in public service saw various phases, including his roles as quaestor, senator, and advisor to Emperor Nero. His relationship with Nero soured, leading to his…