Anthemius

Western Roman Emperor from 467 to 472 (420-472)
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Anthemius

Summary

Anthemius is a human[1]. He was born in Constantinople[2]. He was born on January 1, 420[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on July 11, 472[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (485 views/month, #6,961 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Constantinople[2], Anthemius…
  • Anthemius died in Rome[4].
  • Anthemius was born on January 1, 420[3].
  • Anthemius died on July 11, 472[5].
  • Anthemius's father was Procopius[9].
  • Anthemius was married to Marcia Euphemia[10].
  • A child of Anthemius was Marcian[11].
  • A child of Anthemius was Anthemiolus[12].
  • A child of Anthemius was Alypia[13].
  • A child of Anthemius was Procopius Anthemius[14].
  • A child of Anthemius was Romulus[15].
  • Anthemius held citizenship in Western Roman Empire[16].
  • Anthemius's professions included politician[6].
  • Anthemius's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Anthemius held the position of Western Roman emperor[17].
  • Anthemius held the position of ancient Roman senator[18].
  • Anthemius held the position of Roman consul[19].
  • Anthemius is recorded as male[20].
  • Anthemius's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Anthemius's Commons category is recorded as Anthemius[22].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[23].
  • Anthemius's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Anthemius[24].
  • Anthemius's manner of death is recorded as homicide[25].
  • Anthemius's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedic Lexicon[26].
  • Anthemius's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27].

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Origins and Family

Anthemius was born in Constantinople[2]. He was born on January 1, 420[3]. His father was Procopius[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Western Roman emperor[17]; ancient Roman senator[18], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; and Roman consul[19], an elective office[30], in Ancient Rome[31], founded in -0509[32].

Personal Life

Anthemius was married to Marcia Euphemia[10]. Children include Marcian[11], a politician[33], 0500–0484[34], of Byzantine Empire[35]; Anthemiolus[12], a military personnel[36], 0500–0471[37], of Ancient Rome[38]; Alypia[13], 0401–0472[39], of Ancient Rome[40]; Procopius Anthemius[14], a politician[41], 0450–0501[42], of Ancient Rome[43]; and Romulus[15], 0469–0401[44], of Byzantine Empire[45].

Death and Burial

Anthemius died on July 11, 472[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[23].

Why It Matters

Anthemius ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (485 views/month, #6,961 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Anthemius born?

Born in Constantinople[2], Anthemius…

Where did Anthemius die?

Anthemius died in Rome[4].

Who were Anthemius's parents?

Anthemius's father was Procopius[9].

Who was Anthemius married to?

Anthemius's spouses include Marcia Euphemia[10].

What did Anthemius do for work?

Anthemius worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

References

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  7. [21] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Western Roman emperor, ancient Roman senator, Roman consul
    Place of birth Constantinople
    Languages spoken, written or signed Ancient Greek
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