Vegetius
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Publius (or Flavius) Vegetius Renatus,[1] known as Vegetius (Latin: [u̯ɛˈɡɛtiʊs]), was a writer of the Later Roman Empire (late 4th century). Nothing is known of his life or station beyond what is contained in his two surviving works: Epitoma rei militaris (also referred to as De re militari), and the lesser-known Digesta Artis Mulomedicinae, a guide to veterinary medicine. He identifies himself in the opening of his work Epitoma rei militaris as a Christian.[2]
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Vegetius | |
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Born | 4th century AD |
Died | After 383 |
Language | Latin |
Citizenship | Roman Empire |
Subject | Military affairs, Veterinary medicine |
Notable works | De re militari |
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