Germanus

Byzantine general
Person human Q741798
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Summary

Germanus is a human[1]. He was born on 505[2]. He died in Sofia[3]. He died on January 1, 551[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Germanus died in Sofia[3].
  • Germanus was born on 505[2].
  • Germanus died on January 1, 551[4].
  • Germanus was married to Matasuntha[6].
  • Among Germanus's spouses was Pasarra[7].
  • A child of Germanus was Justin[8].
  • A child of Germanus was Justinian[9].
  • A child of Germanus was Germanus[10].
  • A child of Germanus was Justina[11].
  • Germanus held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[12].
  • Germanus is recorded as male[13].
  • Germanus's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Germanus's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[15].
  • Germanus's given name is recorded as Germano[16].
  • Germanus's allegiance is recorded as Byzantine Empire[17].
  • Germanus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[18].
  • Germanus's sibling is recorded as Boraides[19].
  • Germanus's sibling is recorded as Justus[20].

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Origins and Family

Germanus was born on 505[2].

Personal Life

Spouses include Matasuntha[6], a queen[21], 0518–0551[22] and Pasarra[7]. Children include Justin[8], a military officer[23], 0600–0566[24], of Byzantine Empire[25]; Justinian[9], a military officer[26], 0525–0582[27], of Byzantine Empire[28]; Germanus[10], a military personnel[29], 0551–0605[30], of Byzantine Empire[31]; and Justina[11].

Death and Burial

Germanus died on January 1, 551[4]. He died in Sofia[3].

Why It Matters

Germanus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where did Germanus die?

Germanus passed away in Sofia[3].

Who was Germanus married to?

Germanus's spouses include Matasuntha[6] and Pasarra[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Boraides, Justus
    Given name → Germano
    Child → Justin, Justinian, Germanus +1
    Place of death → Sofia
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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