Boethius
A Roman statesman and author, born about A. D. 470, was famous for his general learning, and especially for his knowledge of Greek philosophy. He was first highly favored by Theodosius the Great; but having awakened his suspicion, he was thrown into prison by him, and afterwards put to death.
It was during his imprisonment that he wrote his celebrated work, De Consolatione Philosophiae, which has come down to us.