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Corippus

Roman poet · Writers

Flavius Cresconius Corippus was a Roman African epic poet who flourished under East Roman emperors Justinian I and Justin II. His major works are the epic poem Iohannis, a panegyric called "Panegyric of Anastasius", and a poem in praise of the Emperor Justin II, In laudem Iustini minoris.

Corippus is read about 19 times a day, in 18 languages.

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Corippus was probably the last important Latin author of Late Antiquity.

Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased