Sejanus

confidant of the Roman Emperor Tiberius and prefect of the Roman imperial Praetorian Guard (20 BC - AD 31)
Person human Q120015
Sejanus
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Sejanus

Summary

Sejanus is a human[1]. Born in Volsinii[2], he… he was born on June 3, 20 BC[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on October 16, 31[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #6,833 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sejanus was born in Volsinii[2].
  • Sejanus passed away in Rome[4].
  • Sejanus was born on June 3, 20 BC[3].
  • Sejanus died on October 16, 31[5].
  • Sejanus died on October 18, 31[9].
  • Sejanus's father was Lucius Seius Strabo[10].
  • Sejanus's father was Sextus Aelius Catus[11].
  • Sejanus's mother was Junia Blaesa[12].
  • Among Sejanus's spouses was Apicata[13].
  • Sejanus was married to Livilla[14].
  • A child of Sejanus was Lucius Aelius Strabo[15].
  • A child of Sejanus was Aelia Junilla[16].
  • A child of Sejanus was Capito Aelianus[17].
  • Sejanus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[18].
  • Sejanus's professions included politician[6].
  • Sejanus worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Sejanus held the position of Roman consul[19].
  • Sejanus held the position of Praetorian prefect[20].
  • Sejanus is recorded as male[21].
  • Sejanus's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Sejanus's military branch is recorded as Praetorian Guard[23].
  • Sejanus's Commons category is recorded as Sejanus[24].
  • Sejanus's military, police or special rank is recorded as Praetorian prefect[25].
  • Sejanus's unmarried partner is recorded as Livilla[26].
  • Sejanus's unmarried partner is recorded as Aemilia Lepida[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Volsinii[2], Sejanus… he was born on June 3, 20 BC[3]. Fathers listed include Lucius Seius Strabo[10], a politician[28], -0047–0016[29], of Ancient Rome[30] and Sextus Aelius Catus[11], a politician[31], -0100–0001[32], of Ancient Rome[33]. His mother was Junia Blaesa[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Roman consul[19], an elective office[34], in Ancient Rome[35], founded in -0509[36] and Praetorian prefect[20], a position[37], in Ancient Rome[38].

Personal Life

Spouses include Apicata[13], of Ancient Rome[39] and Livilla[14], -0013–0031[40], of Ancient Rome[41]. Children include Lucius Aelius Strabo[15], a politician[42], 0012–0031[43], of Ancient Rome[44]; Aelia Junilla[16], 0020–0031[45], of Ancient Rome[46]; and Capito Aelianus[17], of Ancient Rome[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 16, 31[5] and October 18, 31[9]. Sejanus passed away in Rome[4]. The cause of death was strangling[48].

Why It Matters

Sejanus ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #6,833 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Sejanus born?

Sejanus's place of birth was Volsinii[2].

Where did Sejanus die?

Sejanus passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Sejanus's parents?

Sejanus's father was Lucius Seius Strabo[10]. Sejanus's mother was Junia Blaesa[12].

Who was Sejanus married to?

Sejanus's spouses include Apicata[13] and Livilla[14].

What did Sejanus do for work?

Sejanus worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Annals (Tacitus)/Book 4. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Seiani. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [48] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Annals (Tacitus)/Book 4. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.
  26. [9] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . 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. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Roman consul, Praetorian prefect
    Place of death Rome
    Time period High Roman Empire
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