Maurice
0 sources
Summary
Maurice was born on 539[1] in Arabissus[2]. He died on November 27, 602[3], in Harbor of Eutropius[4]. He worked as a military leader[5], politician[6], and emperor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,704 views/month, #6,738 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Monastery of Saint Mamas[9]
- Father: Paul[10]
- Spouse: Constantina[11]
- Child: Theodosius[12], Tiberius[13], Maria[14], Paulus[15], Justin[16], Justinian[17], Anastasia[18], Cleopatra[19], Theoctista[20], Petrus[21]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[22]
- Native language: medieval Greek[23]
- Position held: Byzantine emperor[24], ancient Roman senator[25], Roman emperor[26], commanding officer[27]
- Religion or worldview: Chalcedonian Christianity[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Family: Justinian dynasty[30]
- Military branch: Byzantine army[31]
- Commons category: Maurikios[32]
- Military, police or special rank: magister militum per Orientem[33]
- Canonization status: saint[34]
- Cause of death: decapitation[35]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Excubitors[36]
- Participated in conflict: Maurice's Balkan campaigns[37], Avar–Byzantine Wars[38], Byzantine–Sassanid War of 572–591[39], Sasanian civil war of 589–591[40]
- Feast day: November 28[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Maurice (emperor)[42]
- Allegiance: Byzantine Empire[43]
- Relative: Khosrow II[44]
- Manner of death: homicide[45]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[46], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[47], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[48], Pauly–Wissowa[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Greek[50]
- Birth name: Φλάβιος Μαυρίκιος Τιβέριος Αὔγουστος[51]
Why It Matters
Maurice has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Works attributed to him include Strategikon of him[54], a written work[55].
FAQs
Where was Maurice born?
Maurice's place of birth was Arabissus[2].
Where did Maurice die?
Maurice passed away in Harbor of Eutropius[4].
Who were Maurice's parents?
Maurice's father was Paul[10].
Who was Maurice married to?
Maurice's spouses include Constantina[11].
What did Maurice do for work?
Maurice worked as a military leader[5], politician[6], and emperor[7].