Gaius Marius

Roman general, statesman and military reformer (157-86 BC)
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Gaius Marius

Summary

Gaius Marius is a human[1]. He was born in Arpino[2]. He was born on -0157-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on -0086-01-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an ancient Roman priest[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and military leader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,979 views/month, #6,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gaius Marius was born in Arpino[2].
  • Gaius Marius died in Rome[4].
  • Gaius Marius was born on -0157-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gaius Marius was born on -0158-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Gaius Marius died on -0086-01-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gaius Marius died on -0086-00-00T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Gaius Marius's father was Gaius Marius[13].
  • Gaius Marius's mother was Fulcinia[14].
  • Gaius Marius was married to Julia[15].
  • A child of Gaius Marius was Gaius Marius the Younger[16].
  • Gaius Marius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[17].
  • Gaius Marius's professions included ancient Roman priest[6].
  • Gaius Marius's professions included politician[7].
  • Gaius Marius's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Gaius Marius worked as a military leader[9].
  • Gaius Marius held the position of tribune of the plebs[18].
  • Gaius Marius held the position of praetor[19].
  • Gaius Marius held the position of ancient Roman senator[20].
  • Gaius Marius held the position of Roman consul[21].
  • Gaius Marius held the position of quaestor[22].
  • Gaius Marius held the position of Roman consul[23].
  • Gaius Marius was a member of populares[24].
  • Gaius Marius is recorded as male[25].
  • Gaius Marius's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Gaius Marius's military branch is recorded as Roman army[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gaius Marius's place of birth was Arpino[2]. Recorded date of birth include -0157-00-00T00:00:00Z[3] and -0158-00-00T00:00:00Z[11]. His father was he[13]. His mother was Fulcinia[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ancient Roman priest[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and military leader[9]. Positions held include tribune of the plebs[18], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; praetor[19], an elective office[30], in Ancient Rome[31], founded in -0366[32]; ancient Roman senator[20], a position[33], in Ancient Rome[34]; Roman consul[21], an elective office[35], in Ancient Rome[36], founded in -0509[37]; quaestor[22], a position[38], in Ancient Rome[39]; and Roman governor[40], an elective office[41], in Ancient Rome[42].

Personal Life

Gaius Marius was married to Julia[15]. A child of him was he the Younger[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include -0086-01-13T00:00:00Z[5] and -0086-00-00T00:00:00Z[12]. Gaius Marius died in Rome[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gaius Marius include Marian reforms[43], a reform[44], in Ancient Rome[45].

Why It Matters

Gaius Marius ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,979 views/month, #6,282 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Marian reforms[43], a reform[44], in Ancient Rome[45].

FAQs

Where was Gaius Marius born?

Gaius Marius was born in Arpino[2].

Where did Gaius Marius die?

Gaius Marius passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Gaius Marius's parents?

Gaius Marius's father was Gaius Marius[13]. Gaius Marius's mother was Fulcinia[14].

Who was Gaius Marius married to?

Gaius Marius's spouses include Julia[15].

What did Gaius Marius do for work?

Gaius Marius worked as ancient Roman priest[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and military leader[9].

References

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  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . strachan.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Marii. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Marii. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Marii. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . The Magistrates of the Roman Republic. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . The Magistrates of the Roman Republic. wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [40] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . strachan.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . Q24266743. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [43] . 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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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