THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Ennius
Roman writer and poet (c. 239 – c. 169 BC)
Ennius was born on July 12, 239 BCE in Rudiae, Italy and died on October 5, 169 BCE, aged 70.
Born
July 12, 239 BCE
Ennius died aged 70.
Died: October 5, 169 BCE
Source:
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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Rudiae, Italy
- Professions
- poet, playwright, writer, annalist, historian
- Citizenship
- Ancient Rome
More about Ennius
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
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Questions people ask
How old was Ennius when they died?
Ennius died aged 70.
When is Ennius’s birthday?
Ennius’s recorded birthday is July 12.
Where was Ennius born?
Ennius was born in Rudiae, Italy.
When did Ennius die?
Ennius died on October 5, 169 BCE.