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Macrinus was overthrown at the Battle of Antioch on 8 June 218 and Elagabalus proclaimed himself emperor with support from the rebelling Roman legions. Macrinus fled the battlefield and tried to reach Rome, but was captured in Chalcedon and later executed in Cappadocia.
May 28, 2024 · Macrinus is alleged to have prompted the murder of Caracalla by an army officer in April 217, while the emperor was fighting the Parthians in what is now Iran. Three days after the assassination Macrinus was proclaimed emperor (augustus) by his army.
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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 Emperor Caracalla was murdered, supposedly on the orders
- Donald L. Wasson
In a battle outside Antioch on 8 June AD 218, Macrinus was decisively defeated and abandoned by most of his troops. Disguised as a member of the military police, having shaved his beard and hair, Macrinus fled and tried to make his way back to Rome.
What happened next, is unclear. Our sources say that Macrinus discovered that Caracalla wanted to get rid of his praetorian prefect, but many details remain obscure. However this may be, in the spring of 217, Macrinus was no longer in charge of II Parthica, which may or may not be a sign of disfavor.
Jan 25, 2022 · Reign. Despite his lowly descent, Macrinus was proclaimed Roman emperor on April 11, 217 CE. One of his first moves was to declare his own son, a boy only ten years old, emperor and his successor.
Eventually, Macrinus switched from imperial functionary to imperial courtier, holding a series of positions in the household of Septimius Severus. When Severus died, Macrinus was placed in charge of the finances of the new co-emperors, Geta and Caracalla. The political acumen of Macrinus ensured that he had no ties to the ill-fated Geta.
