Typasius was a Christian military veteran from Tigava, located in the Roman province of Mauretania Caesariensis. Born around 250, he had retired from service when he was called back to fight the Quinquegentiani rebels under the emperor Maximian. Because of his faith, he refused to accept imperial gifts and instead identified himself as a soldier of Christ. After successfully predicting a military victory, he attempted to live a monastic life, but his refusal to renounce his faith led to his eventual martyrdom in 304.