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Arminius

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Also known as Gaius Julius Arminius, Hermann, Herman

Arminius (; 18/17 BC–AD 21; Hermann in German) was a chieftain of the Germanic Cherusci tribe who is best known for commanding an alliance of Germanic tribes at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in AD 9, in which three Roman legions under the command of general and governor Publius Quinctilius Varus were destroyed. His victory at Teutoburg Forest precipitated the Roman Empire's permanent strategic withdrawal and the deprovincialization of Germania Magna, and modern historians regard it as one of Imperial Rome's greatest defeats. As it prevented the Romanization of Germanic peoples east of the

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Arminius was a male military leader and traditional chief who held citizenship in Ancient Rome. Born in 17 BCE in Weser, he served in the Roman army and was the son of Segimer. He was married to Thusnelda and had a son named Thumelicus. Arminius was a member of the Julia gens and held the praenomen Gaius. He participated in several conflicts, including the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, the Great Illyrian Revolt, and the Battle of Idistaviso. He died in 21 in Germania.

In his role as a traditional leader, Arminius replaced his father, Segimer, and was subsequently replaced by Italicus. He had a sibling named Flavus. His life and actions have been described in sources such as the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Pauly–Wissowa, and the Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie.

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Born
1832
Died
1913
Works
67

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Key facts

Royalty.name
Arminius
Royalty.succession
Prince and Chieftain of the Cherusci tribe
Royalty.image
Hermannsdenkmal statue.jpg
Royalty.caption
Statue of Arminius at the Hermannsdenkmal monument
Royalty.full name
Arminius(His original Germanic name is unknown although it is thought “Arminius” could be a Romanization of “Erminaz”; modern German variants of “Arminius”, e.g. Hermann and Armin, are back-formations.)
Royalty.native_lang1_name1
unknown (Modern German Armin and Hermann are back-formations)
Royalty.birth_date
18/17 BC
Royalty.birth_place
Germania
Royalty.death_date
AD 21 (aged 37–38)
Royalty.death_place
Germania
Royalty.predecessor
Segimer
Royalty.successor
Italicus
Royalty.spouse
Thusnelda
Royalty.issue
Thumelicus
Royalty.father
Segimer
Royalty.religion
Germanic Paganism
Royalty.occupation
Chieftain, auxilia officer

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Germany
Place of birth
Weser
Place of death
Germania
Spouse
Thusnelda
Child
Thumelicus
Father
Segimer
Sibling
Flavus
Position held
traditional leader or chief
Conflict
Battle of Idistaviso
Military branch
Roman army
Image
Hermannsdenkmal statue.jpg
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Arminius
date of birth
0017-00-00
date of death
0021-00-00
topic's main category
Category:Arminius
praenomen
Gaius
gens
Julia gens
replaces
Segimer
replaced by
Italicus
different from
Arminius
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Hilma af Klint
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Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
manner of death
homicide
tribe
Cherusci
social classification
equites
birth name
Herman
name
Gaius Julius Arminius
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Contents
  • Name
  • Early life and Roman military service
  • Return to Germania
  • Anti-Roman uprising
  • Marriage
  • Roman retribution and death
  • Legacy and influence
  • Roman imperial expansion
  • Germanic sagas
  • German nationalism
  • Cultural references
  • Literature
  • Music and opera
  • Film
  • Television
  • See also
  • Citations
  • Sources
  • External links

Arminius (; 18/17 BC–AD 21; Hermann in German) was a chieftain of the Germanic Cherusci tribe who is best known for commanding an alliance of Germanic tribes at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in AD 9, in which three Roman legions under the command of general and governor Publius Quinctilius Varus were destroyed. His victory at Teutoburg Forest precipitated the Roman Empire's permanent strategic withdrawal and the deprovincialization of Germania Magna, and modern historians regard it as one of Imperial Rome's greatest defeats. As it prevented the Romanization of Germanic peoples east of the Rhine, it has also been considered one of the most decisive battles in history and a turning point in human history.

Born a prince of the Cherusci tribe, Arminius was part of the Roman-friendly faction of the tribe. He learned Latin and served in the Roman military, which gained him Roman citizenship, and the rank of eques. After serving with distinction in the Great Illyrian Revolt, he was sent to Germania to aid the local governor Publius Quinctilius Varus in completing the Roman conquest of the Germanic tribes. While in this capacity, Arminius secretly plotted a Germanic revolt against Roman rule, which culminated in the ambush and destruction of three Roman legions in the Teutoburg Forest.

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