Theodosius II

Byzantine Emperor (401–450)
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Theodosius II

Summary

Theodosius II is a human[1]. He was born in Constantinople[2]. He was born on April 10, 401[3]. He passed away in Constantinople[4]. He died on July 28, 450[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (693 views/month, #6,694 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Theodosius II was born in Constantinople[2].
  • Theodosius II died in Constantinople[4].
  • Theodosius II was born on April 10, 401[3].
  • Theodosius II died on July 28, 450[5].
  • Theodosius II's father was Arcadius[8].
  • Theodosius II's mother was Aelia Eudoxia[9].
  • Theodosius II was married to Aelia Eudocia[10].
  • A child of Theodosius II was Licinia Eudoxia[11].
  • Theodosius II held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[12].
  • Theodosius II's professions included politician[6].
  • Theodosius II held the position of Roman emperor[13].
  • Theodosius II held the position of ancient Roman senator[14].
  • Theodosius II held the position of Byzantine emperor[15].
  • Theodosius II is recorded as male[16].
  • Theodosius II's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Theodosius II's family is recorded as Theodosian dynasty[18].
  • Theodosius II's noble title is recorded as Roman emperor[19].
  • Theodosius II's Commons category is recorded as Theodosius II[20].
  • The cause of death was horse fall[21].
  • Theodosius II's given name is recorded as Theodosios[22].
  • Theodosius II's feast day is recorded as July 29[23].
  • Theodosius II's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Theodosius II[24].
  • Theodosius II's work location is recorded as Byzantine Empire[25].
  • Theodosius II's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[26].
  • Theodosius II's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Theodosius II was born in Constantinople[2]. He was born on April 10, 401[3]. His father was Arcadius[8]. His mother was Aelia Eudoxia[9].

Career and Affiliations

Theodosius II worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Roman emperor[13], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; ancient Roman senator[14], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; and Byzantine emperor[15], a historical position[32], in Byzantine Empire[33], founded in 0395[34].

Personal Life

Theodosius II was married to Aelia Eudocia[10]. A child of him was Licinia Eudoxia[11].

Death and Burial

Theodosius II died on July 28, 450[5]. He passed away in Constantinople[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[21].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Theodosius II include Walls of Constantinople[35], a defensive wall[36], in Turkey[37].

Why It Matters

Theodosius II ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (693 views/month, #6,694 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Works attributed to him include Codex Theodosianus[40], a code of law[41]. Entities named for him include Walls of Constantinople[35], a defensive wall[36], in Turkey[37].

FAQs

Where was Theodosius II born?

Theodosius II's place of birth was Constantinople[2].

Where did Theodosius II die?

Theodosius II passed away in Constantinople[4].

Who were Theodosius II's parents?

Theodosius II's father was Arcadius[8]. Theodosius II's mother was Aelia Eudoxia[9].

Who was Theodosius II married to?

Theodosius II's spouses include Aelia Eudocia[10].

What did Theodosius II do for work?

Theodosius II worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q45178330. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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