Publius Ostorius Scapula

Roman governor of Britain from 47 to 52 AD
Person human Q515834
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Summary

Publius Ostorius Scapula is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 15[2]. He passed away in Britannia[3]. He died on January 1, 52[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (685 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Publius Ostorius Scapula died in Britannia[3].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula was born on January 1, 15[2].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula died on January 1, 52[4].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula's father was Publius Ostorius Scapula[8].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula was married to Sallustia Calvina[9].
  • A child of Publius Ostorius Scapula was Marcus Ostorius Scapula[10].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula held citizenship in Ancient Rome[11].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula worked as a politician[5].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula held the position of ancient Roman senator[12].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula held the position of Roman governor[13].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula held the position of Roman consul[14].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula is recorded as male[15].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[17].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula dates from the High Roman Empire[18].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula's praenomen is recorded as Publius[19].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula's nomen gentilicium is recorded as Ostorius[20].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula's cognomen is recorded as Scapula[21].
  • Publius Ostorius Scapula's gens is recorded as Ostoria gens[22].

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Origins and Family

Publius Ostorius Scapula was born on January 1, 15[2]. His father was he[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and military personnel[6]. Positions held include ancient Roman senator[12], a position[23], in Ancient Rome[24]; Roman governor[13], an elective office[25], in Ancient Rome[26]; and Roman consul[14], an elective office[27], in Ancient Rome[28], founded in -0509[29].

Personal Life

Among Publius Ostorius Scapula's spouses was Sallustia Calvina[9]. A child of him was Marcus Ostorius Scapula[10].

Death and Burial

Publius Ostorius Scapula died on January 1, 52[4]. He passed away in Britannia[3].

Why It Matters

Publius Ostorius Scapula ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (685 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where did Publius Ostorius Scapula die?

Publius Ostorius Scapula died in Britannia[3].

Who were Publius Ostorius Scapula's parents?

Publius Ostorius Scapula's father was Publius Ostorius Scapula[8].

Who was Publius Ostorius Scapula married to?

Publius Ostorius Scapula's spouses include Sallustia Calvina[9].

What did Publius Ostorius Scapula do for work?

Publius Ostorius Scapula worked as politician[5] and military personnel[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . 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. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Gens → Ostoria gens
    Country of citizenship → Ancient Rome
    Place of death → Britannia
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