Maximus
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Maximus is the Latin term for "greatest" or "largest". In this connexion it is used to refer to:
It was also a common name.
- Circus Maximus (disambiguation)Circus Maximus (disambiguation)Circus Maximus is an ancient arena and mass entertainment venue located in Rome.Circus Maximus may also refer to:* Circus Maximus , a 1960s band featuring Jerry Jeff Walker...
- Pontifex MaximusPontifex MaximusThe Pontifex Maximus was the high priest of the College of Pontiffs in ancient Rome. This was the most important position in the ancient Roman religion, open only to patricians until 254 BC, when a plebeian first occupied this post...
, the highest priest of the ancient Roman College of Pontiffs
It was also a common name.
Romans
- Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus Cunctator, „der Zögerer“
- Maximus of MoesiaMaximus of MoesiaMaximus was a lieutenant or governor under Valens in Moesia, immediately prior to the Gothic Wars.-References:*...
, a lieutenant or governor under Valens in Moesia, immediately prior to the Gothic Wars - Tiberius Claudius MaximusTiberius Claudius MaximusTiberius Claudius Maximus was a Roman soldier who served with Legio VII Claudia in the Dacian Wars during the reign of emperor Domitian and emperor Trajan....
, a Roman soldier - Maximus (praefectus urbi), a praefectus urbi of Rome in 361–362
- Maximus of HispaniaMaximus of HispaniaMaximus, also called Maximus Tiranus, was Roman usurper in Hispania . He had been elected by general Gerontius, who might have been his father....
(409–411), a Roman usurper - Maximus (Bishop of Zaragoza)
- Magnus MaximusMagnus MaximusMagnus Maximus , also known as Maximianus and Macsen Wledig in Welsh, was Western Roman Emperor from 383 to 388. As commander of Britain, he usurped the throne against Emperor Gratian in 383...
(383–388), a Roman usurper - Maximus Salvatore Giovonni Auditore Da Firenze Youngest Master Italian Assassin.
Authors and philosophers
- Claudius MaximusClaudius MaximusClaudius Maximus was a Stoic philosopher and a teacher of Marcus Aurelius.Marcus describes him as the perfect sage:From Maximus I learned self-government, and not to be led aside by anything; and cheerfulness in all circumstances, as well as in illness; and a just admixture in the moral character...
, a 2nd-century Stoic philosopher and teacher of Marcus Aurelius - Ibn ArabiIbn ArabiIbn ʿArabī was an Andalusian Moorish Sufi mystic and philosopher. His full name was Abū 'Abdillāh Muḥammad ibn 'Alī ibn Muḥammad ibn `Arabī .-Biography:...
, a Muslim mystic and philosopher also called Doctor Maximus - Magnus MaximusMagnus MaximusMagnus Maximus , also known as Maximianus and Macsen Wledig in Welsh, was Western Roman Emperor from 383 to 388. As commander of Britain, he usurped the throne against Emperor Gratian in 383...
, an Imperial claimant in the West, 383–88 - Maximus of TyreMaximus of TyreCassius Maximus Tyrius Cassius Maximus Tyrius Cassius Maximus Tyrius (Maximus of Tyre; was a Greek rhetorician and philosopher who flourished in the time of the Antonines and Commodus. His writings contain many allusions to the history of Greece, while there is little reference to Rome; hence it...
, a 2nd-century Greek philosopher and rhetorician - Maximus of EphesusMaximus of EphesusMaximus of Ephesus was a Neoplatonist philosopher. He is said to have come from a rich family, and exercised great influence over the emperor Julian, who was commended to him by Aedesius. He pandered to the emperor's love of magic and theurgy, and by judicious administration of the omens won a...
, a 4th-century philosopher and preceptor of the emperor JulianJulian the ApostateJulian "the Apostate" , commonly known as Julian, or also Julian the Philosopher, was Roman Emperor from 361 to 363 and a noted philosopher and Greek writer.... - Maximus PlanudesMaximus PlanudesMaximus Planudes, less often Maximos Planoudes , Byzantine grammarian and theologian, flourished during the reigns of Michael VIII Palaeologus and Andronicus II Palaeologus. He was born at Nicomedia in Bithynia, but the greater part of his life was spent in Constantinople, where as a monk he...
, a Byzantine grammarian and theologian - Maximus the ConfessorMaximus the ConfessorMaximus the Confessor was a Christian monk, theologian, and scholar. In his early life, he was a civil servant, and an aide to the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius...
, a 7th-century Christian theologian - Valerius MaximusValerius MaximusValerius Maximus was a Latin writer and author of a collection of historical anecdotes. He worked during the reign of Tiberius .-Biography:...
, a 1st-century writer and historian - maximus Salvatore Giovonni Auditore Da Firenze Private author
Saints
- Maximus of AveiaMaximus of AveiaSaint Maximus of Aveia is one of the patron saints of L'Aquila, Italy.He was born in Aveia, nowadays known as Fossa....
or Maximus of Aquila (d. c. 250) - Maximus of NaplesMaximus of NaplesSaint Maximus was Bishop of Naples, who was sent into exile. Maximus was known as great defender of the decrees of the Council of Nicaea, especially with the opposition to Arianism. This led to his exile, and being replaced as Bishop of Naples, by Zosimus, who proclaimed the Arianistic doctrine...
(d. 361) - Maximus of ÉvreuxMaximus of ÉvreuxSaint Maximus of Évreux , called Saint Mauxe locally, is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. His legend states that he was the second bishop of Évreux, and that he died a martyr at Acquigny with his brother, who was his deacon...
(d. c. 384) - Maximus of TurinMaximus of TurinSaint Maximus of Turin was a bishop and theological writer. Maximus is believed to have been a native of Rhaetia.-Veneration:His name is in the Roman martyrology on 25 June, and the city of Turin honours him as its patron saint. A life which, however, is entirely unreliable, was written after the...
(c. 380–c. 465) - Maximus of PaviaMaximus of PaviaMaximus was Bishop of Pavia. He was in attendance at councils of Rome convened under Pope Symmachus.-References:...
(d. 511) - Maximus the ConfessorMaximus the ConfessorMaximus the Confessor was a Christian monk, theologian, and scholar. In his early life, he was a civil servant, and an aide to the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius...
(c. 580–662) - Maximus the GreekMaximus the GreekMaximus the Greek, also known as Maximos the Greek or Maksim Grek , was a Greek monk, publicist, writer, scholar, humanist, and translator active in Russia...
(c. 1475–1556)
Patriarchs and bishops
- Maximus I of Antioch, Bishop of Antioch in 182–191
- Maximus I of Constantinople, Archbishop of Constantinople in 380
- Maximus II of AntiochMaximus II of AntiochMaximus II was a 5th century patriarch of Antioch. After the deposition of Domnus II by the Second Council of Ephesus, 449, Dioscorus persuaded the emperor Theodosius II to fill the vacancy with one of the clergy of Constantinople...
, Patriarch of Antioch in 449–455 - Maximus II of ConstantinoplePatriarch Maximus II of ConstantinopleMaximus II was Patriarch of Constantinople from June to December 1216. He had been abbot of the monastery of the Akoimetoi and was the confessor of the Nicaean emperor Theodore I Laskaris before he became patriarch...
(died 1216), Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople in 1216 - Maximus III ManassesPatriarch Maximus III of ConstantinopleMaximus III , born Manuel Christonymos , was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1476 to his death in 1482, and a scholar. He is honoured as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and his feast day is November 17.-Life:...
, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople in 1476–1481 - Maximus IV of ConstantinoplePatriarch Maximus IV of ConstantinopleMaximus IV , previously known as Manasses , was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1491 to 1497.-Life:He was abbot of the Vatopedi monastery on Mount Athos before being appointed by Patriarch Symeon I as Metropolitan of Serres, which he governed under the religious name of Manasses...
, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople in 1491–1497 - Maximus V of ConstantinoplePatriarch Maximus V of ConstantinopleMaximus V Vaportzis was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1946 till 1948.He was born in Sinop. He was first educated, under the Metropolitan of Amaseia Germanos Karavaggelis's protection, at the Theological School of Halki. In 1918 he was ordained a Deacon.With this appointment he also...
(1897–1972), Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople in 1946–1948
Deities
- Maximus, a deityDeityA deity is a recognized preternatural or supernatural immortal being, who may be thought of as holy, divine, or sacred, held in high regard, and respected by believers....
in the Ascended Master TeachingsAscended Master TeachingsThe students of "Ascended Master Teachings" organizations believe that the Presence of Life/God - Individualizes as the "I AM", and incarnates throughout the created universes until it achieves The Ascension . The "Teachings" as all Religious Teachings.....
, a group of religions based on TheosophyTheosophyTheosophy, in its modern presentation, is a spiritual philosophy developed since the late 19th century. Its major themes were originally described mainly by Helena Blavatsky , co-founder of the Theosophical Society...
, responsible for issuing the logosLogos' is an important term in philosophy, psychology, rhetoric and religion. Originally a word meaning "a ground", "a plea", "an opinion", "an expectation", "word," "speech," "account," "reason," it became a technical term in philosophy, beginning with Heraclitus ' is an important term in...
that activated the cosmic eggCosmic EggCosmic Egg is the second studio album by Australian rock band Wolfmother, released on 23 October 2009. It is the first album by the second lineup of the band, featuring vocalist, songwriter and lead guitarist Andrew Stockdale, bassist and keyboardist Ian Peres, rhythm guitarist Aidan Nemeth and...
, thus initiating the big bangBig BangThe Big Bang theory is the prevailing cosmological model that explains the early development of the Universe. According to the Big Bang theory, the Universe was once in an extremely hot and dense state which expanded rapidly. This rapid expansion caused the young Universe to cool and resulted in...
Fictional characters
- Maximus (comics)Maximus (comics)Maximus is a fictional character, a schizophrenic and genius appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Fantastic Four #47 , and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
, a Marvel Comics villain who frequently opposes the Fantastic Four and the Royal Family of the Inhumans - Maximus Decimus Meridius, the main character in Ridley Scott's film GladiatorGladiator (2000 film)Gladiator is a 2000 historical epic film directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel and Richard Harris. Crowe portrays the loyal Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed...
- Antillar Maximus, a character in Jim Butcher's Codex AleraCodex AleraCodex Alera is a fantasy book series by Jim Butcher. The series chronicles the coming-of-age of a young man named Tavi in the realm of Alera, an empire similar to Rome, on the world of Carna. Every Aleran has some degree of command over elemental forces or spirits called furies, save for Tavi, who...
series - Flattus MaximusFlattus MaximusFlattus Maximus is the name of a former character and guitarist in the American heavy metal band Gwar. He is known by his red face, white dreadlocks, dinosaur-head shoulder pads and reptile feet. The name "Flattus" implies a flatulent character. His speaking mannerisms suggest a childlike...
, the lead guitarist of heavy metal act GWAR - Fortress MaximusFortress MaximusFortress Maximus is the name of several fictional characters from several of the various Transformers universes. Fortress Maximus appeared in the season 4 finale of the US Transformers animated series voiced by Stephen Keener. He was one of the stars of the Japanese Transformers: Headmasters...
, a giant Autobot from the Transformers franchise - Maximus MusicusMaximus MusicusMaxumus Musicus is an Icelandic children's franchise, including books, CDs, DVDs and family concert programs, aimed at introducing symphonic music to children. The story and part of the music was written by Hallfríður Ólafsdóttir, principal flautist of the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra. The books...
, a the main character of a musical educational franchise of the same name - Maximus Roman, nick name of U.K music manager Max Moran
Other
- Maximus Inc.Maximus Inc.Maximus Inc. , trademarked as MAXIMUS, is an American for-profit privatizing company which provides program management and consulting services to local and state governments across the United States, including each of the fifty states...
, a publicly traded international corporation based in Reston, Virginia - Optimus Maximus keyboard
- Maximus (BBS)Maximus (BBS)Maximus is a bulletin board system, originally developed by Scott J. Dudley through his company, Lanius Corporation. The software was first written and released for both MS-DOS and OS/2, with later versions supporting 32-bit Windows operating systems. The MS-DOS version interfaced with the serial...
, a bulletin board system originally developed by Scott J. Dudley - Maximus (racing yacht), a racing yacht built in 2005
See also
- Maxim (disambiguation)
- Maxima (disambiguation)Maxima (disambiguation)Maxima may refer to:* Maxima and minima, the highest and lowest values of a function in calculus* Maxima , a character in the DC comics universe* Maxima, musical note value in mensural notation...
- Maximo (disambiguation)
- Maximum (disambiguation)Maximum (disambiguation)The maximum is the extreme value in a set.Maximum may also refer to:*Maximum *Maximum *"Maximum" , a song by Murat Boz*Maximum , a fictional superhero published by DC Comics...