Galerius

Roman emperor (250-311)
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Galerius

Summary

Galerius is a human[1]. Born in Dacia[2], he… he was born on January 1, 250[3]. He died in Serdica[4]. He died on May 5, 311[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and ruler[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,558 views/month, #6,760 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Galerius was born in Dacia[2].
  • Galerius passed away in Serdica[4].
  • Galerius was born on January 1, 250[3].
  • Galerius died on May 5, 311[5].
  • Galerius is buried at Sofia[9].
  • Galerius's father was Diocletian[10].
  • Galerius's mother was Romula[11].
  • Galerius was married to Galeria Valeria[12].
  • A child of Galerius was Valeria Maximilla[13].
  • A child of Galerius was Candidianus[14].
  • A child of Galerius was Maximinus Daza[15].
  • Galerius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[16].
  • Galerius worked as a politician[6].
  • Galerius worked as a ruler[7].
  • Galerius held the position of Roman emperor[17].
  • Galerius held the position of ancient Roman senator[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Galerius is Edict of Toleration by Galerius[19].
  • Galerius's religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[20].
  • Galerius is recorded as male[21].
  • Galerius's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Galerius's noble title is recorded as Caesar[23].
  • Galerius's noble title is recorded as Augustus[24].
  • Galerius is part of Roman Tetrarchy[25].
  • Galerius's Commons category is recorded as Galerius[26].
  • Galerius's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Galerius[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dacia[2], Galerius… he was born on January 1, 250[3]. His father was Diocletian[10]. His mother was Romula[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and ruler[7]. Positions held include Roman emperor[17], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29] and ancient Roman senator[18], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Galerius is Edict of Toleration by him[19]. Things named for him include Arch of him and Rotunda[32], a tetrapylon[33], in Greece[34].

Personal Life

Among Galerius's spouses was Galeria Valeria[12]. Children include Valeria Maximilla[13], of Ancient Rome[35]; Candidianus[14], 0296–0313[36], of Ancient Rome[37]; and Maximinus Daza[15], a politician[38], 0270–0313[39], of Ancient Rome[40]. His religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[20].

Death and Burial

Galerius died on May 5, 311[5]. He passed away in Serdica[4]. He is buried at Sofia[9].

Why It Matters

Galerius ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,558 views/month, #6,760 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Arch of him and Rotunda[32], a tetrapylon[33], in Greece[34].

FAQs

Where was Galerius born?

Born in Dacia[2], Galerius…

Where did Galerius die?

Galerius died in Serdica[4].

Who were Galerius's parents?

Galerius's father was Diocletian[10]. Galerius's mother was Romula[11].

Who was Galerius married to?

Galerius's spouses include Galeria Valeria[12].

What did Galerius do for work?

Galerius worked as politician[6] and ruler[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana. wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . 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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nomen gentilicium Valerius, Galerius
    Country of citizenship Ancient Rome
    Sbn author id MODV688382
    Relative Maximinus Daza
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