Gaius Maecenas
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Summary
Gaius Maecenas was born on 70 BC[1] in Arezzo[2]. He died on 8 BC[3]. He worked as a politician[4], patron of the arts[5], poet[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,972 views/month, #7,073 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Terentia[9]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Gaius Maecenas[12]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gaius Maecenas[13]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[15], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[16], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19], Slovník naučný[20], Pauly–Wissowa[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[22]
- Name in native language: C.Maecenas[23]
- Time period: Late Roman Republic[24], High Roman Empire[25]
- Praenomen: Gaius[26]
- Nomen gentilicium: Cilnius[27], Maecenas[28]
- Social classification: equites[29]
- Gens: Maecenatia gens[30], Cilnia gens[31]
- Attested in: Mare Magnum (vol. 82)[32]
- Writing language: Latin[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gaius Maecenas include patron of the arts[34], an occupation[35].
Why It Matters
Gaius Maecenas has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Entities named for him include patron of the arts[34], an occupation[35].
FAQs
Where was Gaius Maecenas born?
Gaius Maecenas's place of birth was Arezzo[2].
Who was Gaius Maecenas married to?
Gaius Maecenas's spouses include Terentia[9].
What did Gaius Maecenas do for work?
Gaius Maecenas worked as a politician[4], patron of the arts[5], poet[6], and writer[7].