Nigidius Figulus

Roman philosopher and writer (0098-0045)
Person human Q175042
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Nigidius Figulus

Summary

Nigidius Figulus is a human[1]. He was born in Ancient Rome[2]. He was born on January 1, 98 BC[3]. He died on 45 BC[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], astrologer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nigidius Figulus was born in Ancient Rome[2].
  • Nigidius Figulus was born on January 1, 98 BC[3].
  • Nigidius Figulus died on 45 BC[4].
  • Nigidius Figulus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[10].
  • Nigidius Figulus's professions included philosopher[5].
  • Nigidius Figulus worked as a writer[6].
  • Nigidius Figulus worked as an astrologer[7].
  • Nigidius Figulus's professions included politician[8].
  • Nigidius Figulus's field of work was philosophy[11].
  • Nigidius Figulus held the position of tribune of the plebs[12].
  • Nigidius Figulus held the position of ancient Roman senator[13].
  • Nigidius Figulus held the position of praetor[14].
  • Nigidius Figulus is recorded as male[15].
  • Nigidius Figulus's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Nigidius Figulus's military, police or special rank is recorded as legatus[17].
  • Nigidius Figulus's significant event is recorded as exile[18].
  • Nigidius Figulus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Nigidius Figulus's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Nigidius Figulus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[21].
  • Nigidius Figulus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Nigidius Figulus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[23].
  • Nigidius Figulus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[24].
  • Nigidius Figulus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'la', 'text': 'Publius Nigidius Figulus'}[25].
  • Nigidius Figulus dates from the Late Roman Republic[26].
  • Nigidius Figulus's praenomen is recorded as Publius[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ancient Rome[2], Nigidius Figulus… he was born on January 1, 98 BC[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[5], writer[6], astrologer[7], and politician[8]. Nigidius Figulus's field of work was philosophy[11]. Positions held include tribune of the plebs[12], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; ancient Roman senator[13], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; and praetor[14], an elective office[32], in Ancient Rome[33], founded in -0366[34].

Death and Burial

Nigidius Figulus died on 45 BC[4].

Why It Matters

Nigidius Figulus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Nigidius Figulus born?

Nigidius Figulus's place of birth was Ancient Rome[2].

What did Nigidius Figulus do for work?

Nigidius Figulus worked as philosopher[5], writer[6], astrologer[7], and politician[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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