Nero was a pupil of Senaca, the Roman philosopher, statesman, and dramatist. He was a Stoic philosopher who was a tutor and advisor to the Roman Emperor Nero. Senaca's teachings had a profound influence on Nero, who adopted many of his ideas and philosophies. Nero was known for his cruelty and extravagance, but he also had a great appreciation for literature and the arts, which he learned from Senaca.