Maurice

Byzantine Emperor (539-602)
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Maurice

Summary

Maurice is a human[1]. His place of birth was Arabissus[2]. He was born on 539[3]. He passed away in Harbor of Eutropius[4]. He died on November 27, 602[5]. He worked as a military leader[6], politician[7], and emperor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (563 views/month, #6,738 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Maurice's place of birth was Arabissus[2].
  • Maurice passed away in Harbor of Eutropius[4].
  • Maurice was born on 539[3].
  • Maurice died on November 27, 602[5].
  • Maurice is buried at Monastery of Saint Mamas[10].
  • Maurice's father was Paul[11].
  • Maurice was married to Constantina[12].
  • A child of Maurice was Theodosius[13].
  • A child of Maurice was Tiberius[14].
  • A child of Maurice was Maria[15].
  • A child of Maurice was Paulus[16].
  • A child of Maurice was Justin[17].
  • A child of Maurice was Justinian[18].
  • Maurice held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[19].
  • medieval Greek was Maurice's native language[20].
  • Maurice's professions included military leader[6].
  • Maurice worked as a politician[7].
  • Maurice's professions included emperor[8].
  • Maurice held the position of Byzantine emperor[21].
  • Maurice held the position of ancient Roman senator[22].
  • Maurice held the position of Roman emperor[23].
  • Maurice held the position of commanding officer[24].
  • Maurice's religion is recorded as Chalcedonian Christianity[25].
  • Maurice is recorded as male[26].
  • Maurice's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Maurice was born in Arabissus[2]. He was born on 539[3]. His father was Paul[11]. medieval Greek was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military leader[6], politician[7], and emperor[8]. Positions held include Byzantine emperor[21], a historical position[28], in Byzantine Empire[29], founded in 0395[30]; ancient Roman senator[22], a position[31], in Ancient Rome[32]; Roman emperor[23], a position[33], in Ancient Rome[34]; and commanding officer[24], a military position[35].

Personal Life

Maurice was married to Constantina[12]. Children include Theodosius[13], a monarch[36], 0583–0602[37], of Byzantine Empire[38]; Tiberius[14], 0600–0602[39], of Byzantine Empire[40]; Maria[15], a human whose existence is disputed[41]; Paulus[16]; Justin[17]; and Justinian[18]. His religion is recorded as Chalcedonian Christianity[25].

Death and Burial

Maurice died on November 27, 602[5]. He died in Harbor of Eutropius[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[42]. Burial took place at Monastery of Saint Mamas[10].

Why It Matters

Maurice ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (563 views/month, #6,738 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Works attributed to him include Strategikon of him[45], a written work[46].

FAQs

Where was Maurice born?

Born in Arabissus[2], Maurice…

Where did Maurice die?

Maurice passed away in Harbor of Eutropius[4].

Who were Maurice's parents?

Maurice's father was Paul[11].

Who was Maurice married to?

Maurice's spouses include Constantina[12].

What did Maurice do for work?

Maurice worked as military leader[6], politician[7], and emperor[8].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [42] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  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. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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