Acting Governorship of Arabia
While serving in Arabia, Timesitheus also acted as provincial governor and exercised authority normally reserved for a senatorial legate.
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218 in Roman Empire
Explore 10 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 218.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 218
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Assassination of Marcus Opellius Macrinus
Is defeated by forces supporting Elagabalus and executed.
Battle of Antioch
Leads an insurrection against the weak rule of Macrinus & defeats him at Antioch
Battle of Antioch
Defeated in battle in Syria near Antioch by his young cousin Varius Avitus
Birth of Gallienus
Birth of Gallienus
Death of Macrinus
Is defeated by forces supporting Elagabalus and executed.
Procurator of Arabia
Timesitheus served as procurator of Arabia Petraea, supervising provincial finances in a strategically important eastern province.
Succession
Succeeds as Roman Emperor
Succession
Succeeds as Roman Emperor, Varius Avius
Victory Over Macrinus Near Antioch
Forces supporting the young Elagabalus defeated Emperor Macrinus near Antioch, enabling the claimant to take power in the Roman Empire.
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