Antoninus Pius

15th Roman Emperor (138–161)
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Antoninus Pius was born on September 19, 86, in Lanuvium and was a citizen of Ancient Rome [1]. He practiced the ancient Roman religion and was the son of Titus Aurelius Fulvus [2]. He held several political positions, including Roman emperor from 138 to 161, ancient Roman senator, and Roman consul [3]. He was married to Faustina the Elder [4], and together they had six children: Faustina the Younger, Marcus Galerius Aurelius Antoninus, Aurelia Fadilla, Marcus Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus, Marcus Aurelius, and Lucius Verus [5].

Antoninus Pius died on March 7, 161, in Lorium due to plague [1]. He was buried at Castel Sant'Angelo . His tenure as emperor was marked by stability and administrative continuity within the Roman Empire. He remained active in politics throughout his life, serving in key roles before and during his rule [3]. His family connections included prominent figures in Roman imperial lineage, particularly through his son Marcus Aurelius, who succeeded him as emperor [5]. His death ended a period of relative peace and effective governance in Rome [1].

Antoninus Pius

Summary

Antoninus Pius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lanuvium[2]. He was born on September 19, 86[3]. He died in Lorium[4]. He died on March 7, 161[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,937 views/month, #5,654 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lanuvium[2], Antoninus Pius…
  • Antoninus Pius passed away in Lorium[4].
  • Antoninus Pius was born on September 19, 86[3].
  • Antoninus Pius died on March 7, 161[5].
  • Burial took place at Castel Sant'Angelo[8].
  • Antoninus Pius's father was Titus Aurelius Fulvus[9].
  • Antoninus Pius's father was Hadrian[10].
  • Antoninus Pius's mother was Arria Fadilla[11].
  • Among Antoninus Pius's spouses was Faustina the Elder[12].
  • A child of Antoninus Pius was Faustina the Younger[13].
  • A child of Antoninus Pius was Marcus Galerius Aurelius Antoninus[14].
  • A child of Antoninus Pius was Aurelia Fadilla[15].
  • A child of Antoninus Pius was Marcus Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus[16].
  • A child of Antoninus Pius was Marcus Aurelius[17].
  • A child of Antoninus Pius was Lucius Verus[18].
  • Antoninus Pius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[19].
  • Antoninus Pius worked as a politician[6].
  • Antoninus Pius's field of work was politics[20].
  • Antoninus Pius held the position of Roman emperor[21].
  • Antoninus Pius held the position of ancient Roman senator[22].
  • Antoninus Pius held the position of Roman consul[23].
  • Antoninus Pius's religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[24].
  • Antoninus Pius is recorded as male[25].
  • Antoninus Pius's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Antoninus Pius's family is recorded as Antonines[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lanuvium[2], Antoninus Pius… he was born on September 19, 86[3]. Fathers listed include Titus Aurelius Fulvus[9], a politician[28], b. 0100[29], of Ancient Rome[30] and Hadrian[10], a sovereign[31], 0076–0138[32], of Ancient Rome[33]. His mother was Arria Fadilla[11].

Career and Affiliations

Antoninus Pius's professions included politician[6]. His field of work was politics[20]. Positions held include Roman emperor[21], a position[34], in Ancient Rome[35]; ancient Roman senator[22], a position[36], in Ancient Rome[37]; and Roman consul[23], an elective office[38], in Ancient Rome[39], founded in -0509[40].

Personal Life

Antoninus Pius was married to Faustina the Elder[12]. Children include Faustina the Younger[13], a politician[41], 0125–0175[42], of Ancient Rome[43]; Marcus Galerius Aurelius Antoninus[14], b. 0100[44], of Ancient Rome[45]; Aurelia Fadilla[15], 0118–0135[46]; Marcus Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus[16], of Ancient Rome[47]; Marcus Aurelius[17], a politician[48], 0121–0180[49], of Ancient Rome[50], specialised in philosophy[51]; and Lucius Verus[18], a politician[52], 0130–0169[53], of Ancient Rome[54]. His religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[24].

Death and Burial

Antoninus Pius died on March 7, 161[5]. He passed away in Lorium[4]. The cause of death was plague[55]. He is buried at Castel Sant'Angelo[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Antoninus Pius include Antonine Wall[56], a Roman limes[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 0142[59] and Column of him[60], a sculpture[61], in Italy[62], founded in 0161[63].

Why It Matters

Antoninus Pius ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,937 views/month, #5,654 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for him include Antonine Wall[56], a Roman limes[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 0142[59] and Column of him[60], a sculpture[61], in Italy[62], founded in 0161[63].

FAQs

Where was Antoninus Pius born?

Antoninus Pius's place of birth was Lanuvium[2].

Where did Antoninus Pius die?

Antoninus Pius passed away in Lorium[4].

Who were Antoninus Pius's parents?

Antoninus Pius's father was Titus Aurelius Fulvus[9]. Antoninus Pius's mother was Arria Fadilla[11].

Who was Antoninus Pius married to?

Antoninus Pius's spouses include Faustina the Elder[12].

What did Antoninus Pius do for work?

Antoninus Pius worked as politician[6].

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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