Vettius Rufinus

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Summary

Vettius Rufinus was born on January 1, 300[1]. He died on January 1, 400[2]. He worked as a politician[3] and military officer[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Father: Gaius Vettius Cossinius Rufinus[6]
  • Mother: Petronia Probiana[7]
  • Child: Vettius Agorius Praetextatus[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[9]
  • Position held: ancient Roman senator[10], Praefectus urbi[11], Roman consul[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[14]
  • Time period: Low Roman Empire[15], late antiquity[16], High Roman Empire[17]
  • Nomen gentilicium: Vettius[18]
  • Cognomen: Rufinus[19]
  • Gens: Vettia gens[20]

Why It Matters

Vettius Rufinus is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Who were Vettius Rufinus's parents?

Vettius Rufinus's father was Gaius Vettius Cossinius Rufinus[6]. Vettius Rufinus's mother was Petronia Probiana[7].

What did Vettius Rufinus do for work?

Vettius Rufinus worked as a politician[3] and military officer[4].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Gaius Vettius Cossinius Rufinus
    Position held → ancient Roman senator, Praefectus urbi, Roman consul
    Child → Vettius Agorius Praetextatus
    Sex or gender → male
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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