What Did Maximinus Thrax Do?

Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus "Thrax" ("the Thracian"; c. 173 – 238) was Roman emperor from 235 to 238. ... He was a so-called barracks emperor of the 3rd century; his rule is often considered to mark the beginning of the Crisis of the Third Century.

What is maximinus Thrax known for?

Maximinus, original name Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus, also called Maximin or Maximinus Thrax (“The Thracian”), (born c. 173, Thrace [modern Bulgaria and portions of Turkey]—died 238, near Aquileia [now in Italy]), first soldier who rose through the ranks to become Roman emperor (235–238).

Who was the most loved Roman emperor?

Here are five of the best of a very mixed bunch.
  • Augustus. Gaius Octavius (63 BC – 14 AD) founded the Roman Empire in 27 BC. ...
  • Trajan 98 – 117 AD. ...
  • Hadrian 117 – 138 AD. ...
  • Marcus Aurelius 161 – 180 AD. ...
  • Aurelian 270 – 275 AD.
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