Person

On this page, you will find an overview of ancient people who are known to us as individuals (and not as groups).

There are 794 items in Person:

Geta

Geta: emperor of the Roman world (211). Geta Names: 27 May 189: Publius Septimius Geta Autumn 197: Publius Septimius Geta Caesar Autumn 209: Imperator Caesar…

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Glycerius

Glycerius: emperor of the West-Roman empire (r. 473-474).Names: date of birth and full name unknown 3/5 March 473: appointed by Gundobad Between 19-24 June 474: taken captive by Julius Nepos, resigned died after 480 Successor of: Olybrius Main deeds: 472 The military leader of Italy, Ricimer, takes…

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Gobryas (satrap)

Gobryas (Old Persian Gaubaruva): satrap of Babylonia and the countries "across the river" (Euphrates). Achaemenid nobleman Gobryas was appointed in his important…

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Gordian III

Gordian III: emperor of the Roman world (r. 238-244). Gordian III Names: 20 January 225 or 226: Marcus Antonius Gordianus 1 February 238: Marcus…

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Gotarzes II

Gotarzes II: Arsacid king of the Parthian Empire (r.29?-51). Gotarzes II In 38 CE, the Parthian king Artabanus II died; his main achievement…

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Gratian

Gratian: emperor of the Roman world (r. 367-383).Names: Victoria on a coin of Gratian 18 April 359: Gratianus (born in or near…

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Gulussa

Gulussa: Numidian prince and king (ruling after 148 BCE), son of Massinissa, brother of Micipsa and Mastanabal. Coin of Gulussa Gulussa was probably…

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Gylippus

Gylippus (Greek: Γυλιππος) : Spartan commander, famous for his exploits during the siege of Syracuse (414-413 BCE). Fifth-century hoplite. Gylippus was the son…

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