Septimius Severus

Roman emperor from 193 to 211
Person human Q1442
Septimius Severus
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Septimius Severus

Summary

Septimius Severus is a human[1]. Born in Leptis Magna[2], he… he was born on +0146-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Eboracum[4]. He died on +0211-02-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and emperor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,557 views/month, #4,227 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leptis Magna[2], Septimius Severus…
  • Septimius Severus died in Eboracum[4].
  • Septimius Severus was born on +0146-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Septimius Severus was born on +0146-04-11T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Septimius Severus died on +0211-02-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Septimius Severus died on +0211-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Septimius Severus is buried at Castel Sant'Angelo[12].
  • Septimius Severus's father was Publius Septimius Geta[13].
  • Septimius Severus's mother was Fulvia Pia[14].
  • Septimius Severus was married to Paccia Marciana[15].
  • Among Septimius Severus's spouses was Julia Domna[16].
  • A child of Septimius Severus was Septimia Major[17].
  • A child of Septimius Severus was Septimia Minor[18].
  • A child of Septimius Severus was Caracalla[19].
  • A child of Septimius Severus was Geta[20].
  • Septimius Severus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[21].
  • Septimius Severus's professions included politician[6].
  • Septimius Severus worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Septimius Severus's professions included emperor[8].
  • Septimius Severus held the position of Roman emperor[22].
  • Septimius Severus held the position of quaestor[23].
  • Septimius Severus held the position of tribune of the plebs[24].
  • Septimius Severus held the position of praetor[25].
  • Septimius Severus held the position of Q132063631[26].
  • Septimius Severus held the position of consul suffectus[27].

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Origins and Family

Septimius Severus's place of birth was Leptis Magna[2]. Recorded date of birth include +0146-01-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +0146-04-11T00:00:00Z[10]. His father was Publius Septimius Geta[13]. His mother was Fulvia Pia[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and emperor[8]. Positions held include Roman emperor[22], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; quaestor[23], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; tribune of the plebs[24], a position[32], in Ancient Rome[33]; praetor[25], an elective office[34], in Ancient Rome[35], founded in -0366[36]; Q132063631[26]; and consul suffectus[27], a position[37], in Ancient Rome[38].

Personal Life

Spouses include Paccia Marciana[15], 0150–0186[39], of Ancient Rome[40] and Julia Domna[16], a philosopher[41], 0165–0217[42], of Ancient Rome[43]. Children include Septimia Major[17], a human whose existence is disputed[44]; Septimia Minor[18], a human whose existence is disputed[45]; Caracalla[19], a politician[46], 0188–0217[47], of Ancient Rome[48]; and Geta[20], a patron of the arts[49], 0189–0211[50], of Ancient Rome[51]. Septimius Severus's religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[52].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +0211-02-04T00:00:00Z[5] and +0211-01-01T00:00:00Z[11]. Septimius Severus died in Eboracum[4]. Burial took place at Castel Sant'Angelo[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Septimius Severus include Arch of him (Roman Forum)[53], a triumphal arch[54], in Italy[55], founded in 0203[56]; Arch of him (Leptis Magna)[57], a triumphal arch[58], in Libya[59]; Arch of him (Forum Boarium)[60], a triumphal arch[61], in Italy[62]; Arch of him (Latakia)[63], a triumphal arch[64], in Syria[65], founded in 0183[66]; and Arch of him (Dougga)[67], a triumphal arch[68], in Tunisia[69], founded in 0205[70].

Why It Matters

Septimius Severus ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,557 views/month, #4,227 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

Entities named for him include Arch of him (Roman Forum)[53], a triumphal arch[54], in Italy[55], founded in 0203[56]; Arch of him (Leptis Magna)[57], a triumphal arch[58], in Libya[59]; Arch of him (Forum Boarium)[60], a triumphal arch[61], in Italy[62]; Arch of him (Latakia)[63], a triumphal arch[64], in Syria[65], founded in 0183[66]; and Arch of him (Dougga)[67], a triumphal arch[68], in Tunisia[69], founded in 0205[70].

FAQs

Where was Septimius Severus born?

Septimius Severus was born in Leptis Magna[2].

Where did Septimius Severus die?

Septimius Severus died in Eboracum[4].

Who were Septimius Severus's parents?

Septimius Severus's father was Publius Septimius Geta[13]. Septimius Severus's mother was Fulvia Pia[14].

Who was Septimius Severus married to?

Septimius Severus's spouses include Paccia Marciana[15] and Julia Domna[16].

What did Septimius Severus do for work?

Septimius Severus worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and emperor[8].

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