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A 3rd century marble bust of Seneca, after an original bust of the 1st century; in the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Germany
As a young man, Seneca traveled to Egypt to recuperate from poor health. During his stay, he lived with his aunt and her husband, Gaius Galerius, who served as the prefect of Egypt. He eventually returned to Rome around 31 CE to begin his career in law and politics.1