Aulus Gellius

2nd century Roman author and grammarian
Person human Q294800
Aulus Gellius
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Aulus Gellius

Summary

Aulus Gellius is a human[1]. Born in Rome[2], he… he was born on 123[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on 165[5]. He worked as a writer[6], magistrate[7], grammarian[8], military officer[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (457 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Aulus Gellius's place of birth was Rome[2].
  • Aulus Gellius passed away in Rome[4].
  • Aulus Gellius was born on 123[3].
  • Aulus Gellius was born on 125[12].
  • Aulus Gellius was born on 130[13].
  • Aulus Gellius died on 165[5].
  • Aulus Gellius died on 170[14].
  • Aulus Gellius died on 180[15].
  • Aulus Gellius's father was Aulus Gellius Celer[16].
  • Aulus Gellius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[17].
  • Aulus Gellius worked as a writer[6].
  • Aulus Gellius worked as a magistrate[7].
  • Aulus Gellius worked as a grammarian[8].
  • Aulus Gellius worked as a military officer[9].
  • Aulus Gellius's professions included poet[10].
  • Aulus Gellius's professions included philosopher[18].
  • Aulus Gellius held the position of praetor[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Aulus Gellius is Noctes Atticae[20].
  • Aulus Gellius is recorded as male[21].
  • Aulus Gellius's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Aulus Gellius's Commons category is recorded as Aulus Gellius[23].
  • Aulus Gellius studied under Sulpicius Apollinaris[24].
  • Aulus Gellius's floruit is recorded as 200[25].
  • Aulus Gellius's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Aulus Gellius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Aulus Gellius was born in Rome[2]. Recorded date of birth include 123[3], 125[12], and 130[13]. His father was Aulus Gellius Celer[16].

Education

Aulus Gellius studied under Sulpicius Apollinaris[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], magistrate[7], grammarian[8], military officer[9], poet[10], and philosopher[18]. Aulus Gellius held the position of praetor[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Aulus Gellius is Noctes Atticae[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 165[5], 170[14], and 180[15]. Aulus Gellius passed away in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Aulus Gellius ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (457 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Noctes Atticae[30], a literary work[31], founded in 0200[32].

FAQs

Where was Aulus Gellius born?

Aulus Gellius's place of birth was Rome[2].

Where did Aulus Gellius die?

Aulus Gellius died in Rome[4].

Who were Aulus Gellius's parents?

Aulus Gellius's father was Aulus Gellius Celer[16].

What did Aulus Gellius do for work?

Aulus Gellius worked as writer[6], magistrate[7], grammarian[8], military officer[9], and poet[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Censimento nazionale delle edizioni italiane del XVI secolo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Censimento nazionale delle edizioni italiane del XVI secolo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . Encyclopædia Universalis. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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