Avidius Cassius

Roman general and usurper (c. 130–175)
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Summary

Avidius Cassius is a human[1]. He was born in Cyrrhus[2]. He was born on January 1, 130[3]. He died in Roman Egypt[4]. He died on January 1, 175[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,135 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Avidius Cassius was born in Cyrrhus[2].
  • Avidius Cassius passed away in Roman Egypt[4].
  • Avidius Cassius was born on January 1, 130[3].
  • Avidius Cassius died on January 1, 175[5].
  • Avidius Cassius died on July 1, 175[9].
  • Avidius Cassius's father was Gaius Avidius Heliodorus[10].
  • Avidius Cassius's mother was Julia Cassia Alexandra[11].
  • Among Avidius Cassius's spouses was Volusia Maeciana[12].
  • A child of Avidius Cassius was Avidius Maecianus[13].
  • A child of Avidius Cassius was Avidia Volusia Laodicea[14].
  • A child of Avidius Cassius was Avidius Heliodorus[15].
  • A child of Avidius Cassius was Avidia Alexandra[16].
  • Avidius Cassius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[17].
  • Avidius Cassius's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Avidius Cassius's professions included politician[7].
  • Avidius Cassius held the position of Roman consul[18].
  • Avidius Cassius held the position of ancient Roman senator[19].
  • Avidius Cassius is recorded as male[20].
  • Avidius Cassius's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Avidius Cassius's Commons category is recorded as Gaius Avidius Cassius[22].
  • Avidius Cassius's military, police or special rank is recorded as legatus[23].
  • Avidius Cassius's military, police or special rank is recorded as soldier[24].
  • Avidius Cassius's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[25].
  • Avidius Cassius's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[26].
  • Avidius Cassius's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Avidius Cassius was born in Cyrrhus[2]. He was born on January 1, 130[3]. His father was Gaius Avidius Heliodorus[10]. His mother was Julia Cassia Alexandra[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Roman consul[18], an elective office[28], in Ancient Rome[29], founded in -0509[30] and ancient Roman senator[19], a position[31], in Ancient Rome[32].

Personal Life

Avidius Cassius was married to Volusia Maeciana[12]. Children include Avidius Maecianus[13]; Avidia Volusia Laodicea[14]; Avidius Heliodorus[15], of Ancient Rome[33]; and Avidia Alexandra[16], of Ancient Rome[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 175[5] and July 1, 175[9]. Avidius Cassius died in Roman Egypt[4].

Why It Matters

Avidius Cassius ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,135 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Avidius Cassius born?

Avidius Cassius's place of birth was Cyrrhus[2].

Where did Avidius Cassius die?

Avidius Cassius passed away in Roman Egypt[4].

Who were Avidius Cassius's parents?

Avidius Cassius's father was Gaius Avidius Heliodorus[10]. Avidius Cassius's mother was Julia Cassia Alexandra[11].

Who was Avidius Cassius married to?

Avidius Cassius's spouses include Volusia Maeciana[12].

What did Avidius Cassius do for work?

Avidius Cassius worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . strachan.dk. strachan.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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. [34] ↑ . 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. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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