Belisarius

6th century Byzantine general instrumental in reconquest of much of the former Roman Mediterranean territories (505-565)
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Belisarius
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Belisarius

Summary

Belisarius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sapareva Banya[2]. He was born on 505[3]. He passed away in Constantinople[4]. He died on March 13, 565[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,538 views/month, #5,566 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Belisarius was born in Sapareva Banya[2].
  • Belisarius passed away in Constantinople[4].
  • Belisarius was born on 505[3].
  • Belisarius died on March 13, 565[5].
  • Belisarius died on March 565[10].
  • Belisarius died on 565[11].
  • Among Belisarius's spouses was Antonina[12].
  • A child of Belisarius was Ioannina[13].
  • Belisarius held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[14].
  • Belisarius's professions included politician[6].
  • Belisarius worked as a military officer[7].
  • Belisarius's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Belisarius held the position of ancient Roman senator[15].
  • Belisarius held the position of strategos[16].
  • Belisarius held the position of magister militum per Orientem[17].
  • Belisarius held the position of Roman consul[18].
  • Belisarius is recorded as male[19].
  • Belisarius's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Belisarius's military branch is recorded as Byzantine army[21].
  • Belisarius's Commons category is recorded as Belisarius[22].
  • Belisarius's military, police or special rank is recorded as magister militum[23].
  • Belisarius was part of the conflict Iberian War[24].
  • Belisarius was part of the conflict Vandalic War[25].
  • Belisarius was part of the conflict Gothic War of 535–554[26].
  • Belisarius was part of the conflict Nika riots[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sapareva Banya[2], Belisarius… he was born on 505[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include ancient Roman senator[15], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; strategos[16], a military rank[30], in Byzantine Empire[31]; magister militum per Orientem[17], a position[32]; and Roman consul[18], an elective office[33], in Ancient Rome[34], founded in -0509[35].

Personal Life

Among Belisarius's spouses was Antonina[12]. A child of him was Ioannina[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 13, 565[5], March 565[10], and 565[11]. Belisarius died in Constantinople[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Belisarius include he[36], a taxon[37].

Why It Matters

Belisarius ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,538 views/month, #5,566 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include he[36], a taxon[37].

FAQs

Where was Belisarius born?

Born in Sapareva Banya[2], Belisarius…

Where did Belisarius die?

Belisarius passed away in Constantinople[4].

Who was Belisarius married to?

Belisarius's spouses include Antonina[12].

What did Belisarius do for work?

Belisarius worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Pauly–Wissowa. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Belisarius. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Antonina. wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . Antonina. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Antonina. wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Belisarius. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Pauly–Wissowa. wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Belisarius. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer, military personnel
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer, military personnel
    Number of children {'amount': '+1'}
    Country of citizenship Byzantine Empire
    Time period late antiquity
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