Asconius Pedianus
Roman historian (BC 9 - AD 76)
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Summary
Asconius Pedianus was born on 9 BC[1] in Padua[2]. He died on January 1, 76[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a grammarian[5], poet[6], historian[7], and philologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Asconius[12]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[13], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[17]
- Time period: Roman Empire[18]
- Praenomen: Quintus[19]
- Nomen gentilicium: Asconius[20]
- Gens: Asconia gens[21]
- Writing language: Latin[22]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]
Why It Matters
Asconius Pedianus has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Asconius Pedianus born?
Asconius Pedianus's place of birth was Padua[2].
Where did Asconius Pedianus die?
Asconius Pedianus died in Rome[4].
What did Asconius Pedianus do for work?
Asconius Pedianus worked as a grammarian[5], poet[6], historian[7], and philologist[8].