What Roman writer and philosopher wrote biographies that eventually provided inspiration for some of the plays of William Shakespeare?

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Plutarch, a Greek biographer and philosopher, wrote "Parallel Lives," a series of biographies of famous Greeks and Romans. These works provided Shakespeare with historical material for several of his plays, including "Julius Caesar," "Antony and Cleopatra," and "Coriolanus."

What Roman Writer and Philosopher Wrote Biographies That Eventually Provided