Quietus

AncientEmperorRoman Empire250 — 261

Macrianus brother, killed at Emesa by Odaenathus.

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Quick Facts

Born

250

Died

261

Country

Roman Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score45.2

Quietus — Complete Timeline

260 AD

Proclaimed emperor alongside brother Macrianus MinorPolitical Action◆ Major

Quietus was proclaimed Augustus in the East alongside his brother Macrianus Minor and their father Macrianus Major after Valerian's capture. He remained in Syria while his brother marched west against Gallienus.

UsurpationRoman EmpireCrisis of the Third Century

Impact: regional

261 AD

Besieged and killed in Emesa by OdaenathusWar◆ Major

After the defeat and death of his brother Macrianus Minor, Quietus was besieged in Emesa by Odaenathus of Palmyra, a loyalist ally of Gallienus. The city fell and Quietus was executed, ending the Macrianic usurpation.

SiegeExecutionPalmyra

Impact: regionaltragic