Macrianus Minor

AncientGeneralRoman Empire250 — 261

Usurper son of Macrianus, killed in Illyricum.

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Quick Facts

Born

250

Died

261

Country

Roman Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score44.9

Macrianus Minor — Complete Timeline

260 AD

Proclaimed emperor alongside father Macrianus MajorPolitical Action◆ Major

After the capture of Emperor Valerian by the Sassanids, Macrianus Minor was proclaimed Augustus alongside his father Macrianus Major and his brother Quietus. This usurpation challenged the authority of Gallienus in the eastern provinces.

UsurpationRoman EmpireCrisis of the Third Century

Impact: regional

261 AD

Defeated and killed in Illyricum by AureolusWar◆ Major

Macrianus Minor marched west with his father to confront Gallienus's forces. They were defeated in Illyricum by the loyalist general Aureolus. Both Macrianus Major and Macrianus Minor were killed in the battle, ending their rebellion.

BattleUsurpationDeath

Impact: regionaltragic