Fulgentius of Ruspe was a 5th and 6th-century Christian prelate and theologian who served as the Bishop of Ruspe in modern-day Tunisia. Born into a senatorial family in Thélepte, he initially worked as a tax collector before choosing a monastic life. He became a prominent defender of Nicene orthodoxy against Arianism, often facing exile or persecution under Vandal rule. A prolific writer and teacher, he is remembered for his intellectual contributions to early church doctrine and his commitment to reforming his diocese.