Date
0235-03-03
Category
Politics
Location
Sirmium, Moesia, Roman Empire
Archive
Event #895
Maximinus Thrax, a Roman soldier of humble origins, was proclaimed emperor by his troops following the assassination of Severus Alexander. His accession marked the beginning of the Crisis of the Third Century, as his reign was dominated by military campaigns and internal strife.
The elevation to emperor by the army in Moesia was unprecedented for someone from a non-aristocratic background, emphasizing the increasing influence of the military in imperial politics. Maximinus' rule, although short-lived, represented a shift toward a more militarized and autocratic leadership in the Roman Empire.
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