Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus

Roman consul 222 BC
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Summary

Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus was born on 256 BC[1] in Ancient Rome[2]. He died on January 1, 211 BC[3], in Hispania[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (784 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Lucius Cornelius Scipio[8]
  • Mother: unknown[9]
  • Spouse: unknown[10]
  • Child: Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Hispallus[11], Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[13]
  • Position held: Roman governor[14], ancient Roman senator[15], Roman consul[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Family: Cornelii Scipiones[18]
  • Said to be the same as: Lucius Cornelius Scipio[19]
  • Manner of death: death in battle[20]
  • Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[21], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23]
  • Military casualty classification: killed in action[24]
  • Time period: Middle Roman Republic[25]
  • Praenomen: Gnaeus[26]
  • Nomen gentilicium: Cornelius[27]
  • Cognomen: Scipio[28], Calvus[29]
  • Sibling: Publius Cornelius Scipio[30]
  • Social classification: patricius[31], nobiles[32]
  • Gens: Cornelia gens[33]

Why It Matters

Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus born?

Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus was born in Ancient Rome[2].

Where did Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus die?

Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus passed away in Hispania[4].

Who were Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus's parents?

Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus's father was Lucius Cornelius Scipio[8]. Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus's mother was unknown[9].

Who was Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus married to?

Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus's spouses include unknown[10].

What did Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus do for work?

Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . The Magistrates of the Roman Republic. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . The Magistrates of the Roman Republic. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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