Publius Quinctilius Varus

ancient Roman politician and governor; known for being defeated by the Germans led by Arminius at the battle of the Teutoburg Forest
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Publius Quinctilius Varus

Summary

Publius Quinctilius Varus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cremona[2]. He was born on January 1, 46 BC[3]. He passed away in Teutoburg Forest[4]. He died on January 1, 9[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,266 views/month, #6,872 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Publius Quinctilius Varus was born in Cremona[2].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus passed away in Teutoburg Forest[4].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus was born on January 1, 46 BC[3].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus died on January 1, 9[5].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus's father was Sextus Quinctilius Varus[9].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus's mother was Claudia Marcella[10].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus was married to Vipsania Marcella Major[11].
  • Among Publius Quinctilius Varus's spouses was Claudia Pulchra[12].
  • A child of Publius Quinctilius Varus was Quinctilius Varus Minor[13].
  • A child of Publius Quinctilius Varus was Sextus Nonius Quinctilianus[14].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[15].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus worked as a politician[6].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus held the position of ancient Roman senator[16].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus held the position of Roman governor[17].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus held the position of Roman consul[18].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus held the position of Q131996867[19].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus is recorded as male[20].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus's military branch is recorded as Roman army[22].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus's Commons category is recorded as Varus[23].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus's military, police or special rank is recorded as Dux[24].
  • The cause of death was exsanguination[25].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus was part of the conflict Battle of the Teutoburg Forest[26].
  • Publius Quinctilius Varus's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Varus[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cremona[2], Publius Quinctilius Varus… he was born on January 1, 46 BC[3]. His father was Sextus Quinctilius Varus[9]. His mother was Claudia Marcella[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include ancient Roman senator[16], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; Roman governor[17], an elective office[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; Roman consul[18], an elective office[32], in Ancient Rome[33], founded in -0509[34]; and Q131996867[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Vipsania Marcella Major[11], b. -0027[35], of Ancient Rome[36] and Claudia Pulchra[12], of Ancient Rome[37]. Children include Quinctilius Varus Minor[13], a politician[38], 0004–0027[39], of Ancient Rome[40] and Sextus Nonius Quinctilianus[14], a politician[41], b. -0050[42], of Ancient Rome[43].

Death and Burial

Publius Quinctilius Varus died on January 1, 9[5]. He passed away in Teutoburg Forest[4]. The cause of death was exsanguination[25].

Why It Matters

Publius Quinctilius Varus ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,266 views/month, #6,872 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Publius Quinctilius Varus born?

Born in Cremona[2], Publius Quinctilius Varus…

Where did Publius Quinctilius Varus die?

Publius Quinctilius Varus passed away in Teutoburg Forest[4].

Who were Publius Quinctilius Varus's parents?

Publius Quinctilius Varus's father was Sextus Quinctilius Varus[9]. Publius Quinctilius Varus's mother was Claudia Marcella[10].

Who was Publius Quinctilius Varus married to?

Publius Quinctilius Varus's spouses include Vipsania Marcella Major[11] and Claudia Pulchra[12].

What did Publius Quinctilius Varus do for work?

Publius Quinctilius Varus worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

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  22. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel
    Position held ancient Roman senator, Roman governor, Roman consul +1
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  2. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel
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  3. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Otto's encyclopedia, Encyclopedic Lexicon, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +9
    Occupation
    Occupation politician, military personnel
    Father Sextus Quinctilius Varus
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