Aëtius
Roman general and statesman ( c. 390 – 454)
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Summary
Aëtius was born on 390[1] in Silistra[2]. He died on September 21, 454[3], in Ravenna[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,032 views/month, #6,916 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 395[8]
- Father: Gaudentius[9]
- Spouse: Pelagia[10]
- Child: Carpilio[11], Aetia[12], Gaudentius[13]
- Country of citizenship: Western Roman Empire[14], Ancient Rome[15]
- Position held: Roman consul[16], ancient Roman senator[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Killed by: Valentinian III[19]
- Military branch: Late Roman army[20]
- Military, police or special rank: magister militum[21]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Ravenna[22], Battle of the Maureaco Fields[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Flavius Aetius[24]
- Allegiance: Western Roman Empire[25]
- Manner of death: homicide[26]
- Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[27], Pauly–Wissowa[28], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[31], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[32], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[37]
- Name in native language: Flavius Aetius[38], Flavius Aëtius[39]
- Time period: Low Roman Empire[40], late antiquity[41]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[42]
Why It Matters
Aëtius has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Aëtius born?
Aëtius was born in Silistra[2].
Where did Aëtius die?
Aëtius passed away in Ravenna[4].
Who were Aëtius's parents?
Aëtius's father was Gaudentius[9].
Who was Aëtius married to?
Aëtius's spouses include Pelagia[10].