Petronius Maximus
5th century western Roman emperor (396-455)
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Summary
Petronius Maximus was born on 396[1] in Rome[2]. He died on April 22, 455[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,331 views/month, #6,999 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: May 31, 455[7]
- Father: Anicius Probinus[8]
- Mother: (Ennodia)[9]
- Spouse: Licinia Eudoxia[10], Volusiana[11]
- Child: Palladius[12], Anicius[13]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[14]
- Position held: Western Roman emperor[15], ancient Roman senator[16], Praefectus urbi[17], Roman consul[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family: Theodosian dynasty[20]
- Noble title: emperor[21]
- Commons category: Petronius Maximus[22]
- Cause of death: stoning[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Petronius Maximus[24]
- Manner of death: homicide[25]
- Described by source: Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[28]
- Name in native language: Flavius Anicius Petronius Maximus[29]
- Time period: Low Roman Empire[30], late antiquity[31]
- Nomen gentilicium: Petronius[32]
- Gens: Petronia gens[33]
Why It Matters
Petronius Maximus has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Petronius Maximus born?
Petronius Maximus's place of birth was Rome[2].
Where did Petronius Maximus die?
Petronius Maximus died in Rome[4].
Who were Petronius Maximus's parents?
Petronius Maximus's father was Anicius Probinus[8]. Petronius Maximus's mother was (Ennodia)[9].
Who was Petronius Maximus married to?
Petronius Maximus's spouses include Licinia Eudoxia[10] and Volusiana[11].
What did Petronius Maximus do for work?
Petronius Maximus worked as a politician[5].