Sejanus
confidant of the Roman Emperor Tiberius and prefect of the Roman imperial Praetorian Guard (20 BC - AD 31)
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Summary
Sejanus was born on June 3, 20 BC[1], in Volsinii[2]. He died on October 16, 31[3], in Rome[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 (3,675 views/month, #6,833 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: October 18, 31[8]
- Father: Lucius Seius Strabo[9], Sextus Aelius Catus[10]
- Mother: Junia Blaesa[11]
- Spouse: Apicata[12], Livilla[13]
- Child: Lucius Aelius Strabo[14], Aelia Junilla[15], Capito Aelianus[16]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[17]
- Position held: Roman consul[18], Praetorian prefect[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Military branch: Praetorian Guard[21]
- Commons category: Sejanus[22]
- Military, police or special rank: Praetorian prefect[23]
- Unmarried partner: Livilla[24], Aemilia Lepida[25]
- Cause of death: strangling[26]
- Allegiance: Roman Empire[27]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[28]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Pauly–Wissowa[30], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[32], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[33], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[35]
- Name in native language: Lucius Aelius Seianus[36]
- Time period: High Roman Empire[37]
- Praenomen: Lucius[38]
- Nomen gentilicium: Seius[39], Aelius[40]
- Cognomen: Strabo[41]
- Agnomen: Seianus[42]
- Sibling: Lucius Seius Tubero[43], Aelia Paetina[44], Aelia Catella[45]
- Gens: Seia gens[46], Aelia gens[47]
Why It Matters
Sejanus has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Sejanus born?
Sejanus's place of birth was Volsinii[2].
Where did Sejanus die?
Sejanus passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Sejanus's parents?
Sejanus's father was Lucius Seius Strabo[9]. Sejanus's mother was Junia Blaesa[11].
Who was Sejanus married to?
Sejanus's spouses include Apicata[12] and Livilla[13].
What did Sejanus do for work?
Sejanus worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].