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Biographies of Romans (Representatives of culture)

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Representatives of ancient Roman culture played a key role in the development of literature, philosophy, art, and intellectual thought in the Roman Empire. In this category, you’ll find articles devoted to writers, poets, historians, philosophers, artists, and other creators whose works shaped Roman culture and influenced subsequent eras. The articles discuss their work, historical context, and significance for the legacy of the ancient world.

Flavius Vegetius

(2nd half of 4th century CE)

Flavius Vegetius, born as Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus was a Roman writer and historian in the second half of the 4th century CE. Author of outstanding work on military – De rei militari. In De…Więcej

Ammianus Marcellinus

(c. 330 - after 392 CE)

Ammianus Marcellinus was born around 330 CE in Antioch, the capital of Syria. He was a historian and Roman commander of Greek origin. He took part in the battles against the Persians, Alemans and Goths.…Więcej

Eusebius of Caesarea

(c. 263 - 339 CE)

Eusebius of Caesarea Eusebius of Caesarea, active in the time of Constantine the Great, is considered the most outstanding Christian historian of antiquity. He was born in about 263 in Palestine, probably in Caesarea. There…Więcej

Claudius Aelianus

(c. 175 - c. 235 CE)

Claudius Aelianus was born Claudius Aelianus Praenestinus around 175 CE in Praeneste. He was a Roman writer and rhetoric teacher who operated during the time of Emperor Septimius Severus and probably survived Elagabalus. Three of…Więcej

Tertullian

(c. 150 - 240 CE)

Tertullian Tertullian (Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus) was born around 150 CE. He was a Latin theologian from North Africa who converted to Christianity in 190. At that time, he became his worst apologist at that…Więcej

Apuleius of Madaura

(c. 125 - after 170 CE)

(Lucius) Apuleius, also known as Apuleius of Madaura, was born in Madaura in about 125 CE. He was a Berber writer and philosopher. His name is a controversial issue, it is presumed on the basis…Więcej

Lucian of Samosata

(c. 120 - c. 190 CE)

Lucian of Samosata Lucian of Samosata was born in Samosata in the Commagene on the Euphrates around 120 CE. He was Roman rhetoric and satirist, writing in Greek; sophist. He is considered the creator of…Więcej

Claudius Ptolemy

(c. 100 - c. 168 CE)

Print showing Claudius Ptolemy. Claudius Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus) was born around 100 CE. He was a Greek astronomer, mathematician and geographer. He lived in Egypt, which at that time belonged to the Roman Empire. We…Więcej

Appian of Alexandria

(c. 95 - c. 180 CE)

Appian of Alexandria (Appianus Alexandrinus) was born around 95 CE in Alexandria, Egypt, where he held high official positions. He was a famous Greek historian. During the Jewish uprising under Trajan, he fled Egypt from…Więcej

Polemon of Laodicea

(c. 88-144 CE)

Polemon of Laodicea Polemon is considered one of the greatest orators of the imperial period. He came from Laodicea in Caria (Asia Minor), from a famous senatorial family. He spent most of his life in…Więcej

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