Lucan

Roman poet (39–65)
Person human Q188646
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Summary

Lucan was born on November 3, 39[1], in Corduba[2]. He died on April 30, 65[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a poet[5], historian[6], writer[7], and courtier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,749 views/month, #7,037 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Córdoba[10]
  • Father: Marcus Annaeus Mela[11]
  • Mother: Acilia[12]
  • Spouse: Argentaria Polla[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[14]
  • Field of work: poetry[15], epic poem[16]
  • Notable work: Pharsalia[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Lucan[19]
  • Cause of death: exsanguination[20]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Lucan[21]
  • Work location: Ancient Rome[22]
  • Relative: Seneca[23], Lucius Junius Gallio Annaeanus[24]
  • Manner of death: forced suicide[25]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[26], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Pauly–Wissowa[29], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[30], BEIC Digital Library[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[33], Library of the World's Best Literature[34], Bodláčí z Parnassu[35], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 4[36], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[37]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[38]
  • Commons Creator page: Lucan[39]
  • Name in native language: Marcus Annaeus Lucanus[40]
  • Different from: Q21410254[41]

Why It Matters

Lucan has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Works attributed to him include Pharsalia[44], a literary work[45], founded in 0065[46] and Einsiedeln Eclogues[47], a literary work[48].

FAQs

Where was Lucan born?

Lucan's place of birth was Corduba[2].

Where did Lucan die?

Lucan died in Rome[4].

Who were Lucan's parents?

Lucan's father was Marcus Annaeus Mela[11]. Lucan's mother was Acilia[12].

Who was Lucan married to?

Lucan's spouses include Argentaria Polla[13].

What did Lucan do for work?

Lucan worked as a poet[5], historian[6], writer[7], and courtier[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['af', 'an', 'ar', 'arz', 'be', 'be_x_old', 'bg', 'br', 'ca', 'cs', 'da', 'de',
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  3. 7w ago · Charp238 · 2026-08-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language → {'lang': 'la', 'text': 'Marcus Annaeus Lucanus'}
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