Clodius Albinus
usurper and Caesar of the Roman Empire (c.150-197)
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Summary
Clodius Albinus was born on January 1, 150[1], in Hadrumetum[2]. He died on February 19, 197[3], in Lugdunum[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,045 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Ceionius Postumius[7]
- Mother: Aurelia Messalina[8]
- Child: Pescennius Princus[9]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[10]
- Position held: ancient Roman senator[11], Roman governor[12], Roman consul[13], legatus Augusti pro praetore Ponti et Bithyniae[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Clodius Albinus[16]
- Topic's main category: Category:Clodius Albinus[17]
- Commons gallery: Clodius Albinus[18]
- Manner of death: suicide[19], capital punishment[20]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[21], Otto's encyclopedia[22], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[23], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24], Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[26]
- Name in native language: Decimus Clodius Albinus[27]
- Time period: High Roman Empire[28]
- Praenomen: Decimus[29]
- Nomen gentilicium: Clodius[30], Septimius[31]
- Cognomen: Albinus[32]
- Gens: Ceionia gens[33], Septimia gens[34]
Why It Matters
Clodius Albinus has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Clodius Albinus born?
Clodius Albinus's place of birth was Hadrumetum[2].
Where did Clodius Albinus die?
Clodius Albinus passed away in Lugdunum[4].
Who were Clodius Albinus's parents?
Clodius Albinus's father was Ceionius Postumius[7]. Clodius Albinus's mother was Aurelia Messalina[8].
What did Clodius Albinus do for work?
Clodius Albinus worked as a politician[5].