Maxentius

Roman usurper (r. 306–312)
Person human Q182070
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Maxentius

Summary

Maxentius is a human[1]. Born in Rome[2], he… he was born on January 1, 278[3]. He died in Ponte Milvio[4]. He died on October 28, 312[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Maxentius was born in Rome[2].
  • Maxentius passed away in Ponte Milvio[4].
  • Maxentius was born on January 1, 278[3].
  • Maxentius died on October 28, 312[5].
  • Maxentius's father was Maximian[8].
  • Maxentius's mother was Eutropia[9].
  • Maxentius was married to Valeria Maximilla[10].
  • A child of Maxentius was Valerius Romulus[11].
  • Maxentius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[12].
  • Maxentius worked as a politician[6].
  • Maxentius held the position of Roman emperor[13].
  • Maxentius held the position of ancient Roman senator[14].
  • Maxentius's religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[15].
  • Maxentius is recorded as male[16].
  • Maxentius's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Maxentius's noble title is recorded as Caesar[18].
  • Maxentius's Commons category is recorded as Maxentius[19].
  • The cause of death was drowning[20].
  • Maxentius's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Maxentius[21].
  • Maxentius's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[22].
  • Maxentius's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[23].
  • Maxentius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Maxentius's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[25].
  • Maxentius's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Maxentius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Maxentius's place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on January 1, 278[3]. His father was Maximian[8]. His mother was Eutropia[9].

Career and Affiliations

Maxentius's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Roman emperor[13], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29] and ancient Roman senator[14], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31].

Personal Life

Among Maxentius's spouses was Valeria Maximilla[10]. A child of him was Valerius Romulus[11]. His religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[15].

Death and Burial

Maxentius died on October 28, 312[5]. He passed away in Ponte Milvio[4]. The cause of death was drowning[20].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Maxentius include Villa Maxentii[32], a palace[33], in Italy[34].

Why It Matters

Maxentius ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for him include Villa Maxentii[32], a palace[33], in Italy[34].

FAQs

Where was Maxentius born?

Maxentius's place of birth was Rome[2].

Where did Maxentius die?

Maxentius passed away in Ponte Milvio[4].

Who were Maxentius's parents?

Maxentius's father was Maximian[8]. Maxentius's mother was Eutropia[9].

Who was Maxentius married to?

Maxentius's spouses include Valeria Maximilla[10].

What did Maxentius do for work?

Maxentius worked as politician[6].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [8] . Maxentius. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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