Barracks Emperors Flashcards
How long did the span of the Barrack Emperors last?
235-284 A.D.
What is a common trend with the Barrack Emperors?
There were plenty, there were short reigns
Who was the first Barrack Emperor?
Maximinus Thrax
How long did Maximinus Thrax reign for?
235-238 A.D.
When did Maximinus Thrax begin his reign?
235 A.D.
How many emperors were there in the year 238 A.D.?
6
Who was Maximinus Thrax?
Thracian peasant/soldier who succeeded Alexander Severus, was one of the “6 emperors” of 238 A.D.
As a reward for getting him the role of emperor, what did Maximinus Thrax do for his soldiers?
Doubled the pay of his soldiers
Who did Maximinus Thrax bribe in order to become emperor?
His soldiers
What made Maximinus Thrax unpopular with the people?
passed taxes to pay troops and finance a German campaign
What sect was particularly angered by Maximinus Thrax?
wealthy African landowners who had gained power in the senate since time of Septimius Severus
What city did Maximinus Thrax fail to take?
strategic city of Aquileia,
Who killed Maximinus Thrax?
His soldiers
When did Maximinius Thrax end his reign?
238 A.D.
Gordian I & Gordian II were emperors co-ruling from where in 238 A.D.?
North Africa
How old was Gordian the First?
Gordian I was 80 years old, perhaps the oldest person ever named Augustus
Gordian I & Gordian II were defeated by whom?
Troops loyal to Maximinus Thrax
What set of emperors were essentially appointed co-rulers by the Senate in 238 A.D.?
Pupienus & Balbinus
Who killed Pupienus & Balbinus?
The Praetorian Guard
How long did Gordian III rule for?
238-244 A.D.
Gordian III was the grandson of whom?
Grandson of Gordian I
How old was Gordian III when he became emperor?
13
Who was the victor of the year 238 A.D.?
Gordian III
Who looked after Gordian III?
praetorian prefect Timesitheus (died in 243 B.C.,
replaced by Philip)
What Praetorian Prefect was the guardian of Gordian III?
Timesitheus (died in 243 B.C.,
replaced by Philip)
When did Gordian III end his reign?
244 A.D.
How long did Philip the Arab rule for?
244-249 A.D.
In what year did Philip the Arab begin his reign?
244 A.D.
Who celebrated Rome’s 1000th anniversary?
Philip the Arab
Who defeated Philip the Arab?
Decius at Verona
Where was Philip the Arab defeated by Decius?
Verona in 249 A.D.
When did Decius begin his reign?
249 A.D.
How long did Decius reign for?
249-251 A.D.
Decius is known for his harsh prosecution of what religious group?
Christians
Decius was the first emperor to be killed in battle. What battle was Decius killed in?
battle at Abrittus against the Goths under Kniva
What enemy of Rome was Decius killed by?
Goths under Kniva
In what year did Decius die?
251 A.D.
Who ruled from 251-253 A.D.?
Trebonianus Gallus
Trebonianus Gallus made peace with what adversary?
Kniva and the Goths
Where was Trebonianus Gallus defeated?
Interamna in 253 A.D.?
How long did Valerian reign for?
253-260 A.D.