Phocas
emperor of Byzantine Empire (547-610)
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Summary
Phocas was born on January 1, 547[1], in Thrace[2]. He died on January 1, 610[3], in Constantinople[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,373 views/month, #6,841 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Mother: Domentzia[8]
- Spouse: Leontia[9]
- Child: Domentzia[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]
- Commons category: Phocas[16]
- Cause of death: decapitation[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Phocas[18]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
- Different from: Foca[23]
- Time period: Byzantine Empire[24], Byzantine Egypt[25]
- Sibling: Comentiolus[26], Domentziolus[27]
- P14585: 86796[28]
- P14608: 118742272[29]
Why It Matters
Phocas has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Phocas born?
Phocas was born in Thrace[2].
Where did Phocas die?
Phocas died in Constantinople[4].
Who were Phocas's parents?
Phocas's mother was Domentzia[8].
Who was Phocas married to?
Phocas's spouses include Leontia[9].