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Maximinus the Thracian Biography and Timeline

Follow Maximinus the Thracian through 5 dated historical records for Roman Empire.

Maximinus the Thracian, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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235–238Years on this page

235

Assassination of Alexander Severus

Emperor · Mainz · House / House of Soldier Emperors

Cuts the throat of his Emperor Alexander Severus at Mainz

Role range: 0235-0238

Succession

Emperor · House / House of Soldier Emperors

Succeeds as Emperor of Rome

Role range: 0235-0238

238

Assassination of Maximinus the Thracian

Emperor · House / House of Soldier Emperors

Death of Maximinus, killed by his own troops while besieging Aquileia

Role range: 0235-0238

Death of Maximinus the Thracian

Emperor · House / House of Soldier Emperors

Death of Maximinus, killed by his own troops while besieging Aquileia

Role range: 0235-0238

Siege of Aquileia

Emperor · Aquileia · Warfare / Military

Killed by his own troops while besieging Aquileia

Records, sources and methodology

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