Leo I
Eastern Roman emperor from 457 to 474
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Summary
Leo I was born on January 1, 401[1], in Thrace[2]. He died on January 19, 474[3], in Constantinople[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 (2,514 views/month, #6,909 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Verina[8]
- Child: Ariadne[9], Leontia Porphyrogenita[10]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[11]
- Position held: ancient Roman senator[12], Byzantine emperor[13]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family: House of Leo[16]
- Commons category: Leo I (imperator)[17]
- Cause of death: dysentery[18]
- Given name: Leon[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Leo I (imperator)[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], New International Encyclopedia[23], Pauly–Wissowa[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Greek[25]
- Name in native language: Λέων A′[26], Flavius Valerius Leo[27]
- Different from: Leo I[28]
- Time period: Roman Empire[29], Low Roman Empire[30], Byzantine Egypt[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Leo I include Column of Leo[32], a victory column[33], in Turkey[34].
Why It Matters
Leo I has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Entities named for him include Column of Leo[32], a victory column[33], in Turkey[34].
FAQs
Where was Leo I born?
Leo I's place of birth was Thrace[2].
Where did Leo I die?
Leo I died in Constantinople[4].
Who was Leo I married to?
Leo I's spouses include Verina[8].