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Marcus Nonius Macrinus was a Roman senator and general during the reigns of the Emperors Antoninus Pius, Lucius Verus, and Marcus Aurelius. Macrinus was suffect consul in the nundinium of April-June 154 as the colleague of [Prifernius ?] Paetus.
Oct 8, 2013 · Macrinus was Roman emperor from April 217 to June 218 CE. It is a story that has been told countless times before - an emperor is assassinated leaving no heir or successor. On April 8, 217 CE Roman...
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Marcus Opellius Macrinus (/ məˈkraɪnəs / mə-CRY-nəs; c. 165 – June 218) was a Roman emperor who reigned from April 217 to June 218, jointly with his young son Diadumenianus.
Jun 1, 2021 · Due to the heavy losses at Lugdunum, Severus formed three new legions: I Parthica, II Parthica, and III Parthica - all three were recruited from Macedonia and Thrace and used the centaur as their emblem. There were now 33 legions in the Roman army - almost 500,000 men.
- Donald L. Wasson
Jan 31, 2013 · The largest and most ornate tomb was commissioned by a famous Roman general, Marcus Nonius Macrinus (fl. 161 CE), who had loyally served the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 161-180 CE). Macrinus’ life and exploits provided the model for Russell Crowe’s character, Maximus, in the award-winning film Gladiator (2000, Ridley Scott).
Marcus Opellius Macrinus (*164 or 165): Roman emperor, ruled fourteen months in 217-218. Early Life. Bust of Macrinus. The early life of the emperor Marcus Opellius Macrinus is not well-known.
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Oct 18, 2008 · Marcus Nonius Macrinus, born in Brescia, northern Italy, was a general and consul who led military campaigns for Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor in 161-180AD. He became part of the emperor’s inner circle and one of his favourites, serving as proconsul in Asia.
