Faustina I (c. 90–141)

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Faustina I (c. 90–141)

Roman empress and wife of Antoninus Pius. Name variations: Anna or Annia Galeria Faustina; Faustina Maior; Faustina Mater (Faustina the Mother); Faustina the Elder; titled Augusta (Revered), Pia (Pious), and, after her death, Diva (Deified). Pronunciation: Fow-STEEN-ah. Born c. 90; died 141; dau. of Rupilia Faustina and M. Annius Verus; m. T. Aurelius Fulvus Boionus Antoninus, later the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius (r. 138–161), around 110; children: M. Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus; M. Galerius Aurelius Antoninus; Aurelia Fadilla (date of birth unknown); Faustina II (130–175).

Given the title Augusta by Senate (138); died and was deified by Senate (141); commemorated on surviving coins issued (138–141).

See also Women in World History.