Didius Julianus

emperor of ancient Rome (193 CE)
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Summary

Didius Julianus was born on 133[1] in Mediolanum[2]. He died on June 1, 193[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,443 views/month, #5,921 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Quintus Petronius Didius Severus[8]
  • Mother: Aemilia Clara[9]
  • Spouse: Manlia Scantilla[10]
  • Child: Didia Clara[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[12]
  • Position held: decemvir stlitibus iudicandis[13], Tribunus laticlavius[14], quaestor[15], ancient Roman senator[16], sodalis Antoninianus[17], aedile[18], praetor[19], legatus pro praetore Achaiae[20], legatus pro praetore Africae[21], legatus legionis XXII Primigeniae[22], legatus Augusti pro praetore Belgicae[23], consul suffectus[24], legatus Augusti pro praetore Dalmatiae[25], legatus Augusti pro praetore Germaniae inferioris[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Noble title: Augustus[28]
  • Commons category: Didius Iulianus[29]
  • Said to be the same as: Severus[30]
  • Cause of death: decapitation[31]
  • Residence: Milan[32]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Didius Iulianus[33]
  • Relative: Sextus Cornelius Repentinus[34]
  • Manner of death: homicide[35]
  • Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[36], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[37], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[38], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[40], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[42], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire[44]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[45]
  • Name in native language: Didius Julianus[46]
  • Time period: High Roman Empire[47], Greco-Roman Egypt[48], Roman Egypt Era[49], Principate[50]
  • Praenomen: Marcus[51]
  • Nomen gentilicium: Didius[52]

Why It Matters

Didius Julianus has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Didius Julianus born?

Didius Julianus's place of birth was Mediolanum[2].

Where did Didius Julianus die?

Didius Julianus died in Rome[4].

Who were Didius Julianus's parents?

Didius Julianus's father was Quintus Petronius Didius Severus[8]. Didius Julianus's mother was Aemilia Clara[9].

Who was Didius Julianus married to?

Didius Julianus's spouses include Manlia Scantilla[10].

What did Didius Julianus do for work?

Didius Julianus worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].

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  8. [13] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [30] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [1] ↑ . Les carrières sénatoriales dans les provinces romaines d'Anatolie au Haut-Empire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [3] ↑ . Didius 8 (Pauly-Wissowa). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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