Pescennius Niger
Roman emperor (135-194)
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Summary
Pescennius Niger was born on 135[1] in Aquino[2]. He died on 194[3] in Antioch[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,329 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Annius Fuscus[7]
- Mother: Lampridia[8]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[9]
- Position held: ancient Roman senator[10], Roman consul[11], legatus Augusti pro praetore[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Military branch: Roman army[14]
- Commons category: Pescennius Niger[15]
- Military, police or special rank: Dux[16]
- Cause of death: decapitation[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pescennius Niger[18]
- Commons gallery: Pescennius Niger[19]
- Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[20], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], The Catholic Encyclopedia[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24], Pauly–Wissowa[25]
- Name in native language: Gaius Pescennius Niger Iustus[26]
- Time period: High Roman Empire[27], Greco-Roman Egypt[28], Roman Egypt Era[29], Principate[30]
- Praenomen: Gaius[31]
- Nomen gentilicium: Pescennius[32]
- Cognomen: Niger[33], Justus[34]
- Sibling: Publius Pescennius Niger[35]
- Gens: Pescennia gens[36]
- Significant place: Syria[37]
Why It Matters
Pescennius Niger has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Pescennius Niger born?
Pescennius Niger's place of birth was Aquino[2].
Where did Pescennius Niger die?
Pescennius Niger passed away in Antioch[4].
Who were Pescennius Niger's parents?
Pescennius Niger's father was Annius Fuscus[7]. Pescennius Niger's mother was Lampridia[8].
What did Pescennius Niger do for work?
Pescennius Niger worked as a politician[5].