Lucius Cornelius Balbus

Roman Republic consul in 40 BC
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Lucius Cornelius Balbus

Summary

Lucius Cornelius Balbus is a human[1]. Born in Gades[2], he… he was born on 100 BC[3]. He died on 100 BC[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gades[2], Lucius Cornelius Balbus…
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus was born on 100 BC[3].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus died on 100 BC[4].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's father was Lucius Cornelius Balbus[8].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's father was Theophanes of Mytilene[9].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[10].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus is identified as part of the Iberians ethnic group[11].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's professions included politician[5].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus worked as a writer[6].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus held the position of Roman consul[12].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus held the position of praetor[13].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus held the position of moneyer[14].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus is recorded as male[15].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's family is recorded as Cornelii Balbi[17].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's floruit is recorded as 72 BC[18].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[21].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[22].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's name in native language is recorded as Lucius Cornelius Balbus Major[23].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus dates from the Late Roman Republic[24].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's praenomen is recorded as Lucius[25].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's nomen gentilicium is recorded as Cornelius[26].
  • Lucius Cornelius Balbus's cognomen is recorded as Balbus[27].

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Origins and Family

Lucius Cornelius Balbus was born in Gades[2]. He was born on 100 BC[3]. Fathers listed include he[8], a military leader[28], of Ancient Rome[29] and Theophanes of Mytilene[9], a politician[30], -0100–-0044[31]. He is identified as part of the Iberians ethnic group[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and writer[6]. Positions held include Roman consul[12], an elective office[32], in Ancient Rome[33], founded in -0509[34]; praetor[13], an elective office[35], in Ancient Rome[36], founded in -0366[37]; and moneyer[14], a position[38].

Death and Burial

Lucius Cornelius Balbus died on 100 BC[4].

Why It Matters

Lucius Cornelius Balbus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Lucius Cornelius Balbus born?

Born in Gades[2], Lucius Cornelius Balbus…

Who were Lucius Cornelius Balbus's parents?

Lucius Cornelius Balbus's father was Lucius Cornelius Balbus[8].

What did Lucius Cornelius Balbus do for work?

Lucius Cornelius Balbus worked as politician[5] and writer[6].

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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · THEbotIT bot · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Pauly–Wissowa
    Occupation → politician, writer
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Roman consul, praetor, moneyer
    Country of citizenship → Ancient Rome
    Occupation → —
    Cognomen → Balbus
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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