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Virtual Catalog of Roman Coins An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors DIR Atlas Maximinus Thrax (235-238 A.D.) Michael L. Meckler Ohio State University The first of the soldier-emperors, Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus spent all three years of his reign on campaign. Although Romes senatorial elite was eventually able t

Wonders & MarvelsA Community for Curious Minds who love History, its Odd Stories, and Good Reads MENU Home About Editors Monthly Contributors Archives Contact A Giant Roman Emperor: Maximinus November 6, 2013 By AdrienneMayor by Adrienne Mayor (Wonders and Marvels contributor) In AD 235 a giant became the most pow

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Maximinus Roman Empire Home Page The Decline Chapter The Decline Portrait Gallery Roman Empire Childrens Section Maximinus Thrax, Capitoline Museums, Rome Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus (AD ca. 173 - AD 238) Traditionally the birth of Maximinus is stated as having been either in AD 172 or 173, as was believed by the anc

Maximinus Thrax c. May also known as Maximinus I, was Roman Emperor from to Maximinus is described by several ancient sources, though none are contemporary except Herodian s Roman History. He was a so-called barracks emperor of the century his rule is often considered to mark the beginning of the Crisis of the Third Ce