Roman Rulers

Maximinus Thrax

the Giant

Century3rd c. AD

DynastyCrisis

Reign3 years

OriginThracia

DeathAssassinated

ReligionPagan

Maximinus Thrax was a Roman emperor of the Crisis dynasty active in the 3rd c. AD originally from Thracia. Held power for 3 years and was assassinated.

Historical Note

Reputed to be over 8 feet tall. A peasant soldier who never visited Rome as emperor.

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