Titus Lucretius Carus (approximately 99 BCE – 55 BCE), commonly known as Lucretius, wrote the epic philosophical poem "De Rerum Natura" ("On the Nature of Things").
Lucretius profoundly impacted both classical and modern thought with his work, significantly contributing to the development of atomism and influencing later scientific and philosophical discussions.
Despite the scarcity of biographical details about his life, Lucretius's intellectual legacy endures through "De Rerum Natura," a crucial text for understanding Epicureanism and the intellectual landscape of ancient Rome.