Marcus Claudius Marcellus

general and five time consul of the Roman Republic, awarded the Spolia opima for his victories during the Gallic and Punic Wars
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Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Summary

Marcus Claudius Marcellus is a human[1]. He was born in Ancient Rome[2]. He was born on 270 BC[3]. He passed away in Venosa[4]. He died on 208 BC[5]. He worked as a military leader[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ancient Rome[2], Marcus Claudius Marcellus…
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus died in Venosa[4].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus was born on 270 BC[3].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus died on 208 BC[5].
  • Burial took place at Tomb of Marcus Claudius Marcellus[10].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus's father was Marcus Claudius Marcellus[11].
  • A child of Marcus Claudius Marcellus was Marcus Claudius Marcellus[12].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[13].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus worked as a military leader[6].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus's professions included politician[8].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus held the position of praetor[14].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus held the position of aedile[15].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus held the position of ancient Roman senator[16].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus held the position of Roman consul[17].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus received the Spolia opima[18].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus is recorded as male[19].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus's family is recorded as Claudii Marcelli[21].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus's Commons category is recorded as Marcus Claudius Marcellus[22].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus's military, police or special rank is recorded as legatus[23].
  • The cause of death was death in battle[24].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus was part of the conflict Second Punic War[25].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Marcus Claudius Marcellus[26].
  • Marcus Claudius Marcellus's described by source is recorded as Sytin Military Encyclopedia[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ancient Rome[2], Marcus Claudius Marcellus… he was born on 270 BC[3]. His father was he[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military leader[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include praetor[14], an elective office[28], in Ancient Rome[29], founded in -0366[30]; aedile[15], an elective office[31], in Ancient Rome[32]; ancient Roman senator[16], a position[33], in Ancient Rome[34]; and Roman consul[17], an elective office[35], in Ancient Rome[36], founded in -0509[37].

Recognition

Marcus Claudius Marcellus received the Spolia opima[18].

Personal Life

A child of Marcus Claudius Marcellus was he[12].

Death and Burial

Marcus Claudius Marcellus died on 208 BC[5]. He died in Venosa[4]. The cause of death was death in battle[24]. He is buried at Tomb of him[10].

Why It Matters

Marcus Claudius Marcellus has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Marcus Claudius Marcellus born?

Marcus Claudius Marcellus was born in Ancient Rome[2].

Where did Marcus Claudius Marcellus die?

Marcus Claudius Marcellus died in Venosa[4].

Who were Marcus Claudius Marcellus's parents?

Marcus Claudius Marcellus's father was Marcus Claudius Marcellus[11].

What did Marcus Claudius Marcellus do for work?

Marcus Claudius Marcellus worked as military leader[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8].

What awards did Marcus Claudius Marcellus receive?

Honors received include Spolia opima[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The Magistrates of the Roman Republic. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The Magistrates of the Roman Republic. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Marcelli. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . 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
  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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