Description: (Writer and Historian)
Valerius Maximus was a distinguished 1st-century Latin writer famous for his collection of historical anecdotes titled "Nine books of memorable deeds and sayings." He was prominent during the reign of Emperor Tiberius and held a significant position as one of the most copied Latin prose authors in the Middle Ages, second only to Priscian. His works were highly esteemed, with over 600 manuscripts of his books preserved, demonstrating his enduring influence and popularity across generations.