Marcus Valerius Messalla

Roman politician, consul 226 BCE
Person human Q1289385
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Marcus Valerius Messalla

Summary

Marcus Valerius Messalla is a human[1]. He was born in Ancient Rome[2]. He was born on -0250-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on -0250-01-01T00:00:00Z[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 (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ancient Rome[2], Marcus Valerius Messalla…
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla was born on -0250-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla died on -0250-01-01T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's father was Manius Valerius Maximus Messalla[8].
  • A child of Marcus Valerius Messalla was Marcus Valerius Messalla[9].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla held citizenship in Ancient Rome[10].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's professions included politician[5].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla held the position of ancient Roman senator[11].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla held the position of Roman consul[12].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla is recorded as male[13].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's family is recorded as Valerii Messallae[15].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0g9cmy[16].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[17].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[18].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's time period is recorded as Middle Roman Republic[19].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's praenomen is recorded as Marcus[20].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's nomen gentilicium is recorded as Valerius[21].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's social classification is recorded as patricii[22].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's gens is recorded as Valeria gens[23].
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla's Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic ID is recorded as 808[24].

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Origins and Family

Marcus Valerius Messalla's place of birth was Ancient Rome[2]. He was born on -0250-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Manius Valerius Maximus Messalla[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and military personnel[6]. Positions held include ancient Roman senator[11], a position[25], in Ancient Rome[26] and Roman consul[12], an elective office[27], in Ancient Rome[28], founded in -0509[29].

Personal Life

A child of Marcus Valerius Messalla was he[9].

Death and Burial

Marcus Valerius Messalla died on -0250-01-01T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Marcus Valerius Messalla ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Marcus Valerius Messalla born?

Marcus Valerius Messalla's place of birth was Ancient Rome[2].

Who were Marcus Valerius Messalla's parents?

Marcus Valerius Messalla's father was Manius Valerius Maximus Messalla[8].

What did Marcus Valerius Messalla do for work?

Marcus Valerius Messalla worked as politician[5] and military personnel[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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