Maximian
Roman emperor
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Summary
Maximian was born on January 1, 240[1], in Sirmium[2]. He died on July 310[3] in Marseille[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,385 views/month, #6,610 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 250[7]
- Father: Diocletian[8]
- Spouse: Afrania Hannibaliana[9], Eutropia[10]
- Child: Flavia Maximiana Theodora[11], Flavia Maxima Fausta[12], Maxentius[13], Constantius Chlorus[14]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[15]
- Position held: Roman emperor[16], ancient Roman senator[17], Roman consul[18]
- Religion or worldview: ancient Roman religion[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Noble title: Roman emperor[21]
- Commons category: Maximianus[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Maximianus[23]
- Manner of death: suicide[24]
- Depicted by: Bust of Maximianus[25]
- Described by source: Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], New International Encyclopedia[32], Pauly–Wissowa[33]
- Name in native language: Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus Herculius[34]
- Different from: Maximianus[35]
- Time period: Low Roman Empire[36]
- Praenomen: Marcus[37]
- Nomen gentilicium: Aurelius[38], Valerius[39]
- Cognomen: Maximianus[40]
- Sibling: Diocletian[41], Carausius[42]
Why It Matters
Maximian has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Maximian born?
Maximian was born in Sirmium[2].
Where did Maximian die?
Maximian died in Marseille[4].
Who were Maximian's parents?
Maximian's father was Diocletian[8].
Who was Maximian married to?
Maximian's spouses include Afrania Hannibaliana[9] and Eutropia[10].
What did Maximian do for work?
Maximian worked as a politician[5].