Macrinus (217–218 CE)

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Macrinus (217–218 CE)

Marcus Opellius Macrinus was Roman emperor from April 217 to June 218, reigning jointly with his young son Diadumenianus. As a member of the equestrian class, he became the first emperor who did not hail from the senatorial class and also the first emperor who never visited Rome during his reign. 

Born: Caesarea in Mauretania

Died: June 218 CE, Cappadocia, Türkiye

Spouse: Nonia Celsa

Children: Diadumenian

Co-emperor: Diadumenian (218)

Reign: 11 April 217 – 8 June 218