Quintus Sertorius was a Roman statesman and general who lived during the first century BC. He was known for his military leadership and his role in the Roman civil wars. Sertorius was a skilled commander who fought against Sulla and later against Pompey in the Roman civil wars. He is also known for his time in Hispania, where he established a successful and independent regime. Sertorius was admired for his ability to win the support of the local population and for his efforts to create a stable and just government in Hispania. His life and career are often studied as an example of a successful military and political leader during the tumultuous period of the late Roman Republic.