Claudius Gothicus

Roman Emperor from 268 to 270 (213–270)
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Claudius Gothicus
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Summary

Claudius Gothicus was born on May 10, 214[1], in Sremska Mitrovica[2]. He died on 270[3] in Sirmium[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,529 views/month, #6,600 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 214[8]
  • Father: Gordian II[9]
  • Child: Claudia Crispina[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[11]
  • Field of work: politics[12]
  • Position held: Roman emperor[13], ancient Roman senator[14]
  • Religion or worldview: ancient Roman religion[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Claudius II[17]
  • Cause of death: plague[18]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Claudius II[19]
  • Work location: Ancient Rome[20]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[21]
  • Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[22], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[29]
  • Name in native language: Marcus Aurelius Claudius[30]
  • Time period: High Roman Empire[31], Low Roman Empire[32], Greco-Roman Egypt[33], Roman Egypt Era[34], Principate[35]
  • Praenomen: Marcus[36]
  • Nomen gentilicium: Aurelius[37], Claudius[38]
  • Sibling: Quintillus[39], Crispus[40], Claudia Constantina[41]

Why It Matters

Claudius Gothicus has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 84 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Claudius Gothicus born?

Claudius Gothicus's place of birth was Sremska Mitrovica[2].

Where did Claudius Gothicus die?

Claudius Gothicus died in Sirmium[4].

Who were Claudius Gothicus's parents?

Claudius Gothicus's father was Gordian II[9].

What did Claudius Gothicus do for work?

Claudius Gothicus worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . books.google.se. books.google.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Sremska Mitrovica
    Described by source → Pauly–Wissowa, Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +4
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    Position held → Roman emperor, ancient Roman senator
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