Numerian

Roman emperor (r. 283–284)
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Numerian

Summary

Numerian is a human[1]. He was born in Nicomedia[2]. He was born on January 1, 254[3]. He died in Nicomedia[4]. He died on November 1, 284[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,080 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Numerian's place of birth was Nicomedia[2].
  • Numerian died in Nicomedia[4].
  • Numerian was born on January 1, 254[3].
  • Numerian died on November 1, 284[5].
  • Numerian's father was Carus[8].
  • Numerian was married to Arria Flavia[9].
  • Numerian held citizenship in Ancient Rome[10].
  • Numerian's professions included politician[6].
  • Numerian held the position of Roman emperor[11].
  • Numerian held the position of ancient Roman senator[12].
  • Numerian's religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[13].
  • Numerian is recorded as male[14].
  • Numerian's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Numerian's family is recorded as Caran dynasty[16].
  • Numerian's noble title is recorded as Augustus[17].
  • Numerian is part of Illyrian emperors[18].
  • Numerian's Commons category is recorded as Numerianus[19].
  • Numerian's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Numerianus[20].
  • Numerian's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Numerian's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[22].
  • Numerian's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[23].
  • Numerian's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Numerian's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'la', 'text': 'Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus'}[25].
  • Numerian dates from the Low Roman Empire[26].
  • Numerian's praenomen is recorded as Marcus[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Numerian's place of birth was Nicomedia[2]. He was born on January 1, 254[3]. His father was Carus[8].

Career and Affiliations

Numerian worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Roman emperor[11], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29] and ancient Roman senator[12], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31].

Personal Life

Among Numerian's spouses was Arria Flavia[9]. His religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[13].

Death and Burial

Numerian died on November 1, 284[5]. He died in Nicomedia[4].

Why It Matters

Numerian ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,080 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Numerian born?

Numerian was born in Nicomedia[2].

Where did Numerian die?

Numerian died in Nicomedia[4].

Who were Numerian's parents?

Numerian's father was Carus[8].

Who was Numerian married to?

Numerian's spouses include Arria Flavia[9].

What did Numerian do for work?

Numerian worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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