Marcus Annaeus Lucanus ( November 3 , AD 39 - April 30 , 65 ) , better known in English as Lucan , was a Roman poet , and is one of the outstanding figures of the Silver Latin period .
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus ( November 3 , AD 39 - April 30 , 65 ) , better known in English as Lucan , was a Roman poet , born in Corduba ( current Córdoba ) , in the Hispania Baetica . 
 He is regarded one of the outstanding figures of the Silver Latin period .