Ricimer

Romanized Germanic general who effectively ruled the remaining territory of the Western Roman Empire (405-472)
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Ricimer

Summary

Ricimer is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 405[2]. He passed away in Rome[3]. He died on August 18, 472[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military officer[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Ricimer died in Rome[3].
  • Ricimer was born on January 1, 405[2].
  • Ricimer died on August 18, 472[4].
  • Ricimer's father was Rechila[8].
  • Among Ricimer's spouses was Alypia[9].
  • Ricimer held citizenship in Kingdom of the Suebi[10].
  • Ricimer held citizenship in Ancient Rome[11].
  • Ricimer worked as a politician[5].
  • Ricimer's professions included military officer[6].
  • Ricimer held the position of ancient Roman senator[12].
  • Ricimer is recorded as male[13].
  • Ricimer's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Ricimer's military branch is recorded as Late Roman army[15].
  • Ricimer's Commons category is recorded as Ricimer[16].
  • Ricimer's military, police or special rank is recorded as magister militum[17].
  • The cause of death was gastrointestinal bleeding[18].
  • Ricimer's allegiance is recorded as Western Roman Empire[19].
  • Ricimer's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20].
  • Ricimer's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Ricimer's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Ricimer's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Ricimer's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Ricimer's convicted of is recorded as regicide[25].
  • Ricimer dates from the High Roman Empire[26].
  • Ricimer's sibling is recorded as Rechiar[27].

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Origins and Family

Ricimer was born on January 1, 405[2]. His father was Rechila[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and military officer[6]. Ricimer held the position of ancient Roman senator[12].

Personal Life

Ricimer was married to Alypia[9].

Death and Burial

Ricimer died on August 18, 472[4]. He died in Rome[3]. The cause of death was gastrointestinal bleeding[18].

Why It Matters

Ricimer has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where did Ricimer die?

Ricimer passed away in Rome[3].

Who were Ricimer's parents?

Ricimer's father was Rechila[8].

Who was Ricimer married to?

Ricimer's spouses include Alypia[9].

What did Ricimer do for work?

Ricimer worked as politician[5] and military officer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Rome
    Cause of death gastrointestinal bleeding
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +2
    Allegiance Western Roman Empire
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