Roman Rulers

Maximian

the Hercules

Century3rd c. AD

DynastyTetrarchy

Reign19 years

OriginPannonia

DeathSuicide

ReligionPagan

Maximian was a Roman emperor of the Tetrarchy dynasty active in the 3rd c. AD originally from Pannonia. Held power for 19 years and took his own life.

Historical Note

Co-emperor under the Tetrarchy. Forced into retirement, attempted comeback, ended in suicide.

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