THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Petronius
Petronius was born in 27 in Massilia, Ancient Rome and died in 66.
Born
in 27
Died: in 66
Source:
No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.
- Birthplace
- Massilia, Ancient Rome
- Professions
- military personnel, philosopher, writer, politician, satirist, poet
- Citizenship
- Ancient Rome
More about Petronius
- Birth name
- Publius Petronius Niger
- Pseudonyms
- arbiter elegantiae
Family
- Father
- Publius Petronius
- Sibling
- Publius Petronius Turpilianus
All birth date sources
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No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was Petronius born?
Petronius was born in Massilia, Ancient Rome.
What was Petronius’s name at birth?
Petronius’s recorded birth name is Publius Petronius Niger.
When did Petronius die?
Petronius died in 66.