Quintus Fabius Maximus was a Roman statesman and general who lived during the third century BC. He was known for his cautious and strategic approach to warfare, earning him the nickname "Cunctator," which means "the delayer." Fabius Maximus is best known for his tactics during the Second Punic War, where he avoided direct confrontation with the Carthaginian general Hannibal and instead focused on wearing down the enemy through attrition and guerrilla tactics. His approach, known as "Fabian strategy," has had a lasting impact on military theory and is still studied today.