Gratian

Roman emperor from 367 to 383
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Gratian

Summary

Gratian is a human[1]. He was born in Sirmium[2]. He was born on April 18, 359[3]. He passed away in Lugdunum[4]. He died on August 25, 383[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Gratian's place of birth was Sirmium[2].
  • Gratian died in Lugdunum[4].
  • Gratian was born on April 18, 359[3].
  • Gratian died on August 25, 383[5].
  • Gratian is buried at Basilica of San Lorenzo[9].
  • Gratian's father was Valentinian I[10].
  • Gratian's mother was Marina Severa[11].
  • Gratian was married to Constantia[12].
  • Gratian was married to Laeta[13].
  • Gratian held citizenship in Ancient Rome[14].
  • Gratian's professions included politician[6].
  • Gratian worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Gratian held the position of Roman emperor[15].
  • Gratian held the position of ancient Roman senator[16].
  • Gratian held the position of Roman consul[17].
  • Gratian is recorded as male[18].
  • Gratian's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Gratian's family is recorded as Valentinianic dynasty[20].
  • Gratian's noble title is recorded as Roman emperor[21].
  • Gratian's killed by is recorded as Andragathius[22].
  • Gratian's Commons category is recorded as Gratianus[23].
  • Gratian's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Gratianus[24].
  • Gratian's manner of death is recorded as homicide[25].
  • Gratian's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[26].
  • Gratian's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gratian was born in Sirmium[2]. He was born on April 18, 359[3]. His father was Valentinian I[10]. His mother was Marina Severa[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Roman emperor[15], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; ancient Roman senator[16], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; and Roman consul[17], an elective office[32], in Ancient Rome[33], founded in -0509[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Constantia[12], 0361–0383[35], of Ancient Rome[36] and Laeta[13], b. 0400[37], of Ancient Rome[38].

Death and Burial

Gratian died on August 25, 383[5]. He passed away in Lugdunum[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of San Lorenzo[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gratian include Grenoble[39], a commune of France[40], in France[41].

Why It Matters

Gratian has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Works attributed to him include Edict of Thessalonica[43], a statute[44], in Ancient Rome[45], written by Theodosius I[46]. Entities named for him include Grenoble[39], a commune of France[40], in France[41].

FAQs

Where was Gratian born?

Gratian's place of birth was Sirmium[2].

Where did Gratian die?

Gratian passed away in Lugdunum[4].

Who were Gratian's parents?

Gratian's father was Valentinian I[10]. Gratian's mother was Marina Severa[11].

Who was Gratian married to?

Gratian's spouses include Constantia[12] and Laeta[13].

What did Gratian do for work?

Gratian worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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