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Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus was a writer of the Later Roman Empire in the late 4th century. He is known for his two surviving works: Epitoma rei militaris, a famous military treatise, and Digesta Artis Mulomedicinae, a guide to veterinary medicine. In his writings, he reveals himself as a Christian. Vegetius is celebrated for his valuable contributions to military tactics and veterinary medicine, although little is known about his personal life or specific role within the Roman Empire.