Who Was Alive

Were Plutarch and Tacitus alive at the same time?

Yes. Plutarch and Tacitus were alive at the same time, from c. AD 55 to c. AD 120.

Plutarch

Greek philosopher and historian

Born AD 40–50 · died c. AD 120

Tacitus

Roman historian and senator

Born c. AD 55 · died c. AD 120

  1. Saint Peter
  2. Paul the Apostle
  3. Nero
  4. Plutarch
  5. Tacitus
  6. Ptolemy
Plutarch and Tacitus in bold, with some of their best-known contemporaries. Drag across to see the age each reached in any year. Faded ends mark uncertain dates.