Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus(AD ca. 170 – AD 238) The date of birth of Balbinus is not clearly known. One report points to the year AD 178, but AD 170 or 165 appear more likely dates. Balbinus was the son, either by birth or by adoption, of a high standing Roman named Caelius Calvinus (a …
Marcus Antonius GordianusSempronianus Romanus(AD ca. 192 – AD 238) The birth date of Gordian II is about AD 192. He followed a senatorial career and on this path became governor of the province of Achae and later consul. When his old father was made proconsul of Africa by emperor Maximinus he accompanied him there as …
Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus(AD ca. 173 – AD 238) Traditionally the birth of Maximinus is stated as having been either in AD 172 or 173, as was believed by the ancient historians. Today however there is some doubt if this truly was the case. It might indeed well have been that he was born as …
Marcus Julius Gessius Alexianus(AD 208 – AD 235) Marcus Julius Gessius Alexianus was born in AD 208 in Caesarea (sub Libano) in Phoenicia. He was the son of Gessius Marcianus and Julia Avita Mamaea, daughter of Julia Maesa. Just like his cousin Elagabalus, Alexander had inherited the priesthood of the Syrian sun god El-Gabaal. Alexander …
Elagabalus, often remembered as the most eccentric Roman Emperor, ascended to the throne in a time of great upheaval. Born into a lineage of power and religious significance, his reign was marked by unprecedented acts that challenged Roman societal norms and traditions. From his religious reforms centered around the Syrian sun god El-Gabal to his …
Marcus Opellius Macrinus(AD 164 – AD 218) Marcus Opellius Macrinus was born in AD 164 in Caesarea, a harbour town in Mauretania. There are two stories surrounding his origins. On tells of him being from a poor family and, as a young man, having made his living at times as a hunter, a courier – …