Lucius Aemilius Paullus

Roman general and senator (died 216 BC)
Person human Q432244
Lucius Aemilius Paullus
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Lucius Aemilius Paullus

Summary

Lucius Aemilius Paullus is a human[1]. Born in Ancient Rome[2], he… he passed away in Cannae[3]. He died on August 2, 216 BC[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and ancient Roman priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (500 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus was born in Ancient Rome[2].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus died in Cannae[3].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus died on August 2, 216 BC[4].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus died on 216 BC[9].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus's father was Marcus Aemilius Paullus[10].
  • A child of Lucius Aemilius Paullus was Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus[11].
  • A child of Lucius Aemilius Paullus was Aemilia Tertia[12].
  • A child of Lucius Aemilius Paullus was Marcus Livius Drusus[13].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[14].
  • Latin was Lucius Aemilius Paullus's native language[15].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus's professions included politician[5].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus worked as an ancient Roman priest[7].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus held the position of ancient Roman senator[16].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus held the position of Roman consul[17].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus held the position of Roman consul[18].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus held the position of pontifex[19].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus held the position of legatus[20].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus received the Roman triumph[21].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus is recorded as male[22].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus's family is recorded as Aemilii Paulli[24].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus's Commons category is recorded as Lucius Aemilius Paullus[25].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus was part of the conflict Battle of Cannae[26].
  • Lucius Aemilius Paullus's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lucius Aemilius Paullus's place of birth was Ancient Rome[2]. His father was Marcus Aemilius Paullus[10]. Latin was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], military personnel[6], and ancient Roman priest[7]. Positions held include ancient Roman senator[16], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; Roman consul[17], an elective office[30], in Ancient Rome[31], founded in -0509[32]; pontifex[19], a position[33], in Ancient Rome[34]; and legatus[20], a military rank[35], in Ancient Rome[36].

Recognition

Lucius Aemilius Paullus received the Roman triumph[21].

Personal Life

Children include Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus[11], a politician[37], -0228–-0160[38], of Ancient Rome[39]; Aemilia Tertia[12], -0230–-0200[40], of Ancient Rome[41]; and Marcus Livius Drusus[13], of Ancient Rome[42].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 2, 216 BC[4] and 216 BC[9]. Lucius Aemilius Paullus died in Cannae[3].

Why It Matters

Lucius Aemilius Paullus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (500 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Lucius Aemilius Paullus born?

Lucius Aemilius Paullus was born in Ancient Rome[2].

Where did Lucius Aemilius Paullus die?

Lucius Aemilius Paullus passed away in Cannae[3].

Who were Lucius Aemilius Paullus's parents?

Lucius Aemilius Paullus's father was Marcus Aemilius Paullus[10].

What did Lucius Aemilius Paullus do for work?

Lucius Aemilius Paullus worked as politician[5], military personnel[6], and ancient Roman priest[7].

What awards did Lucius Aemilius Paullus receive?

Honors received include Roman triumph[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [16] . The Magistrates of the Roman Republic. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . The Magistrates of the Roman Republic. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [9] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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