Marcus Atius Balbus

maternal grandfather of the emperor Augustus
Person human Q285148
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Summary

Marcus Atius Balbus is a human[1]. Born in Ariccia[2], he… he was born on January 1, 105 BC[3]. He died on January 1, 52 BC[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Marcus Atius Balbus was born in Ariccia[2].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus was born on January 1, 105 BC[3].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus died on January 1, 52 BC[4].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's father was Marcus Atius Balbus[8].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's mother was Lucilia[9].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's mother was Pompeia[10].
  • Among Marcus Atius Balbus's spouses was Julia Minor[11].
  • A child of Marcus Atius Balbus was Atia[12].
  • A child of Marcus Atius Balbus was Atia[13].
  • A child of Marcus Atius Balbus was Marcus Atius Balbus[14].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[15].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus worked as a politician[5].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus held the position of praetor[16].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus is recorded as male[17].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's family is recorded as Atii Balbi[19].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's Commons category is recorded as Marcus Atius Balbus[20].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[21].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[22].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[23].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus dates from the Late Roman Republic[24].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's praenomen is recorded as Marcus[25].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's nomen gentilicium is recorded as Atius[26].
  • Marcus Atius Balbus's cognomen is recorded as Balbus[27].

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Origins and Family

Marcus Atius Balbus's place of birth was Ariccia[2]. He was born on January 1, 105 BC[3]. His father was he[8]. Mothers listed include Lucilia[9], of Ancient Rome[28] and Pompeia[10], b. -0101[29], of Ancient Rome[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and military personnel[6]. Marcus Atius Balbus held the position of praetor[16].

Personal Life

Marcus Atius Balbus was married to Julia Minor[11]. Children include Atia[12], -0100–-0100[31], of Ancient Rome[32] and he[14], of Ancient Rome[33].

Death and Burial

Marcus Atius Balbus died on January 1, 52 BC[4].

Why It Matters

Marcus Atius Balbus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Marcus Atius Balbus born?

Born in Ariccia[2].

Who were Marcus Atius Balbus's parents?

Marcus Atius Balbus's father was Marcus Atius Balbus[8]. Marcus Atius Balbus's mother was Lucilia[9].

Who was Marcus Atius Balbus married to?

Marcus Atius Balbus's spouses include Julia Minor[11].

What did Marcus Atius Balbus do for work?

Marcus Atius Balbus worked as politician[5] and military personnel[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Julia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Ariccia
    Father → Marcus Atius Balbus
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Latin
    Praenomen → Marcus
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