De Viris Illustribus

"De Viris Illustrious" refers to a genre of historical and biographical writings that focus on notable and influential individuals, often from antiquity. The term, Latin for "On Illustrious Men," typically pertains to collections of biographies highlighting exemplary lives and achievements of prominent figures. These texts serve to inform and inspire by showcasing the virtues, accomplishments, and virtues of distinguished persons across history. Such works were common in classical and Renaissance literature, aiming both to record history and to model moral and civic virtues for readers.