Narses
Byzantine general
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Summary
Narses was born on 478[1] in Constantinople[2]. He died on 574[3] in Rome[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,538 views/month, #6,939 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 568[8]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[9]
- Ethnic group: Armenians[10]
- Position held: strategos[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Military branch: Byzantine army[13]
- Military, police or special rank: strategos[14]
- Participated in conflict: Gothic War of 535–554[15], Battle of Taginae[16]
- Allegiance: Byzantine Empire[17]
- Medical condition: eunuch[18]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], The New Student's Reference Work[23], New International Encyclopedia[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Armenian[25]
- Subject has role: eunuch[26]
Why It Matters
Narses has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Narses born?
Narses's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
Where did Narses die?
Narses died in Rome[4].
What did Narses do for work?
Narses worked as a military officer[5] and military personnel[6].