Leo I

Eastern Roman emperor from 457 to 474
Person human Q183776
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Leo I

Summary

Leo I is a human[1]. Born in Thrace[2], he… he was born on January 1, 401[3]. He passed away in Constantinople[4]. He died on January 19, 474[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,872 views/month, #6,909 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Leo I's place of birth was Thrace[2].
  • Leo I died in Constantinople[4].
  • Leo I was born on January 1, 401[3].
  • Leo I died on January 19, 474[5].
  • Leo I was married to Verina[9].
  • A child of Leo I was Ariadne[10].
  • A child of Leo I was Leontia Porphyrogenita[11].
  • Leo I held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[12].
  • Leo I worked as a politician[6].
  • Leo I's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Leo I held the position of ancient Roman senator[13].
  • Leo I held the position of Byzantine emperor[14].
  • Leo I's religion is recorded as Christianity[15].
  • Leo I is recorded as male[16].
  • Leo I's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Leo I's family is recorded as House of Leo[18].
  • Leo I's Commons category is recorded as Leo I (imperator)[19].
  • The cause of death was dysentery[20].
  • Leo I's given name is recorded as Leon[21].
  • Leo I's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Leo I (imperator)[22].
  • Leo I's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Leo I's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Leo I's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[25].
  • Leo I's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[26].
  • Leo I's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Greek[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Leo I was born in Thrace[2]. He was born on January 1, 401[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include ancient Roman senator[13], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29] and Byzantine emperor[14], a historical position[30], in Byzantine Empire[31], founded in 0395[32].

Personal Life

Among Leo I's spouses was Verina[9]. Children include Ariadne[10], a sovereign[33], 0452–0515[34], of Byzantine Empire[35] and Leontia Porphyrogenita[11], 0457–0500[36], of Byzantine Empire[37]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[15].

Death and Burial

Leo I died on January 19, 474[5]. He died in Constantinople[4]. The cause of death was dysentery[20].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Leo I include Column of Leo[38], a victory column[39], in Turkey[40].

Why It Matters

Leo I ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,872 views/month, #6,909 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Column of Leo[38], a victory column[39], in Turkey[40].

FAQs

Where was Leo I born?

Born in Thrace[2], Leo I…

Where did Leo I die?

Leo I died in Constantinople[4].

Who was Leo I married to?

Leo I's spouses include Verina[9].

What did Leo I do for work?

Leo I worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . 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. 7d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, New International Encyclopedia, Pauly–Wissowa
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  2. 9d ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
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