Julius Nepos

Roman emperor (430-480)
Person human Q103860
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Summary

Julius Nepos was born on January 1, 430[1], in Dalmatia[2]. He died on May 9, 480[3], in Split[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,434 views/month, #6,671 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Nepotianus[7]
  • Spouse: wife of Julius Nepos[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[9]
  • Position held: Western Roman emperor[10]
  • Religion or worldview: Christianity[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Noble title: Roman emperor[13]
  • Killed by: Ovida[14]
  • Commons category: Iulius Nepos[15]
  • Cause of death: stab wound[16]
  • Manner of death: homicide[17]
  • Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19]
  • Participant in: Deposition of Romulus Augustulus[20]
  • Name in native language: Iulius Nepos[21]
  • Time period: Low Roman Empire[22]
  • Nomen gentilicium: Julius[23]
  • Cognomen: Nepos[24]
  • Gens: Julia gens[25]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Julius Nepos include nepotism[26].

Why It Matters

Julius Nepos has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

Entities named for him include nepotism[26].

FAQs

Where was Julius Nepos born?

Julius Nepos was born in Dalmatia[2].

Where did Julius Nepos die?

Julius Nepos passed away in Split[4].

Who were Julius Nepos's parents?

Julius Nepos's father was Nepotianus[7].

Who was Julius Nepos married to?

Julius Nepos's spouses include wife of Julius Nepos[8].

What did Julius Nepos do for work?

Julius Nepos worked as a politician[5].

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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