Romulus

legendary founder and first king of Rome
Intangible legendary_human_figure Q2186
Romulus
Carlo Brogi · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Romulus

Summary

Romulus is a legendary human figure[1]. Born in Alba Longa[2], Romulus… Romulus was born on -0771-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. Romulus passed away in Rome[4]. Romulus died on -0717-07-05T00:00:00Z[5]. Romulus worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Romulus ranks in the top 3% of legendary_human_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,726 views/month).[8]

Key Facts

  • Romulus was born in Alba Longa[2].
  • Romulus passed away in Rome[4].
  • Romulus was born on -0771-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Romulus died on -0717-07-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Romulus's father was Mars[9].
  • Romulus's mother was Rhea Silvia[10].
  • Romulus's mother was Aemilia[11].
  • Romulus was married to Hersilia[12].
  • A child of Romulus was Prima[13].
  • A child of Romulus was Avilius[14].
  • Romulus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[15].
  • Romulus's professions included politician[6].
  • Romulus's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Romulus's field of work was colonization[16].
  • Romulus held the position of King of Rome[17].
  • Romulus's image is recorded as Brogi, Carlo (1850-1925) - n. 8226 - Certosa di Pavia - Medaglione sullo zoccolo della facciata.jpg[18].
  • Romulus is recorded as male[19].
  • Romulus's instance of is recorded as legendary human figure[20].
  • Romulus's ISNI is recorded as 0000000077560146[21].
  • Romulus's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 231063554[22].
  • Romulus's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 203767052[23].
  • Romulus's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 120146451[24].
  • Romulus's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 47557515[25].
  • Romulus's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 128146284349815331194[26].
  • Romulus's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 6504160667672903560000[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Romulus was born in Alba Longa[2]. Romulus was born on -0771-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. Romulus's father was Mars[9]. Mothers listed include Rhea Silvia[10], a legendary human figure[28] and Aemilia[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Romulus's field of work was colonization[16]. Romulus held the position of King of Rome[17].

Personal Life

Romulus was married to Hersilia[12]. Children include Prima[13], a mythological Roman character[29] and Avilius[14], of Ancient Rome[30].

Death and Burial

Romulus died on -0717-07-05T00:00:00Z[5]. Romulus passed away in Rome[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Romulus include Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi[31], an individual animal[32]; Romulus[33], a minor planet moon[34]; HSwMS Romulus[35], a frigate[36]; Romulus Glacier[37], a glacier[38]; and 10386 Romulus[39], an asteroid[40].

Why It Matters

Romulus ranks in the top 3% of legendary_human_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,726 views/month).[8] Romulus has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

Entities named for Romulus include Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi[31], an individual animal[32]; Romulus[33], a minor planet moon[34]; HSwMS Romulus[35], a frigate[36]; Romulus Glacier[37], a glacier[38]; and 10386 Romulus[39], an asteroid[40].

FAQs

Where was Romulus born?

Born in Alba Longa[2], Romulus…

Where did Romulus die?

Romulus passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Romulus's parents?

Romulus's father was Mars[9]. Romulus's mother was Rhea Silvia[10].

Who was Romulus married to?

Romulus's spouses include Hersilia[12].

What did Romulus do for work?

Romulus worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . History of Rome. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . History of Rome. wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . History of Rome. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Aemilius 150a (Pauly-Wissowa). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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