Septimius Severus
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Summary
Septimius Severus was born on January 1, 146[1], in Leptis Magna[2]. He died on February 4, 211[3], in Eboracum[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and emperor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,761 views/month, #4,227 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 1, 211[9]
- Place of burial: Castel Sant'Angelo[10]
- Father: Publius Septimius Geta[11]
- Mother: Fulvia Pia[12]
- Spouse: Paccia Marciana[13], Julia Domna[14]
- Child: Septimia Major[15], Septimia Minor[16], Caracalla[17], Geta[18], Righteous Gelena[19]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[20]
- Position held: Roman emperor[21], quaestor[22], tribune of the plebs[23], praetor[24], legatus legionis IIII Scythicae[25], consul suffectus[26], ancient Roman senator[27], legatus Augusti pro praetore Pannoniae superioris[28], Roman consul[29]
- Religion or worldview: ancient Roman religion[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Family: Severan dynasty[32]
- Noble title: Augustus[33]
- Commons category: Septimius Severus[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Septimius Severus[35]
- Commons gallery: Septimius Severus[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Septimius Severus[38], Septimius Severus as Serapis[39]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[40], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[42], Pauly–Wissowa[43], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[44], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[45], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[46], The New Student's Reference Work[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[48], Phoenician[49], Ancient Greek[50]
- Birth name: Lucius Septimius Severus[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Septimius Severus include Arch of him (Roman Forum)[52], a triumphal arch[53], in Italy[54], founded in 0203[55]; Arch of him (Leptis Magna)[56], a triumphal arch[57], in Libya[58]; Arch of him (Forum Boarium)[59], a triumphal arch[60], in Italy[61], founded in 0200[62]; Arch of him (Latakia)[63], a triumphal arch[64], in Syria[65], founded in 0183[66]; and Arch of him (Dougga)[67], a triumphal arch[68], in Tunisia[69], founded in 0205[70].
Why It Matters
Septimius Severus has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
Entities named for him include Arch of him (Roman Forum)[52], a triumphal arch[53], in Italy[54], founded in 0203[55]; Arch of him (Leptis Magna)[56], a triumphal arch[57], in Libya[58]; Arch of him (Forum Boarium)[59], a triumphal arch[60], in Italy[61], founded in 0200[62]; Arch of him (Latakia)[63], a triumphal arch[64], in Syria[65], founded in 0183[66]; and Arch of him (Dougga)[67], a triumphal arch[68], in Tunisia[69], founded in 0205[70].
FAQs
Where was Septimius Severus born?
Septimius Severus was born in Leptis Magna[2].
Where did Septimius Severus die?
Septimius Severus died in Eboracum[4].
Who were Septimius Severus's parents?
Septimius Severus's father was Publius Septimius Geta[11]. Septimius Severus's mother was Fulvia Pia[12].
Who was Septimius Severus married to?
Septimius Severus's spouses include Paccia Marciana[13] and Julia Domna[14].
What did Septimius Severus do for work?
Septimius Severus worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and emperor[7].