Vitruvius was a military engineer (praefectus fabrum), or a praefect architectus armamentarius of the apparitor status group (a branch of the Roman civil service). He is mentioned in Pliny the Elder 's …

Jan 25, 2026 · Vitruvius (flourished 1st century bc) was a Roman architect, engineer, and author of the celebrated treatise De architectura (On Architecture), a handbook for Roman architects.

Apr 22, 2015 · Marcus Vitruvius was a 1st century BCE architect who wrote a famous and influential book on architecture called 'De Architectura'. This work, which is a history of architecture and …

Aug 10, 2025 · Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer writing in the 1st century BCE, offered more than a construction manual in his ten-book treatise De Architectura. He laid down a philosophy: that …

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio was one of the master architects from ancient Rome. Fascinatingly, he also served as a civil engineer, an officer in the military, a builder, and an author. Little is known about his …

Jul 31, 2025 · The ancient Roman architect Vitruvius defined the principles of strength, utility, and beauty with his monumental work, 'De Architectura.'

Dec 31, 2025 · Vitruvius was a military engineer and architect serving the Roman army, likely involved in constructing fortifications, siege engines, roads, and water systems.