Publius Egnatius Celer
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1st century AD Roman philosopher and informer
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Publius Egnatius Celer, , was a Stoic philosopher, who as a result of being a delator, or informer, in the reign of Nero, was sentenced to death in the reign of Vespasian. Treason charges were brought against Barea Soranus in AD 66 because he had incurred the hatred of Nero. Egnatius Celer, who had formerly been a client and the teacher of Barea Soranus, stood as chief witness against him. Barea Soranus was condemned to death together with his daughter Servilia.
