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Diadumenian
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Diadumenian, Emperor of Rome and provinces of the Roman Empire.
Name commonly known as: Diadumenian *** Latin Roman Name: Marcus
Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus *** Reigned as Roman Emperor /
Caesar: May 217 - June 218 - his appointment was never confirmed by
the Senate, but appears on some coins . *** Dynasty / Historical Period:
Severan *** Date of Birth: 208 *** Name of previous Emperor:
Caracalla
and
Macrinus
Family connections / Genealogy
*** Name of Father: Macrinus *** Name of Mother: Nonia Celsa
Place and Date of Death:
Died June 218 in Antioch *** Name of next Emperor:
The successor to Macrinus and Diadumenian was
Elagabalus
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Diadumenian was the young son of Macrinus, who was a
Praetorian Prefect who had instigated a successful
conspiracy to kill the Emperor Caracalla. Macrinus was
proclaimed Emperor and Diadumenian, his son, was given rank
of 'Caesar' at the same time as his father was made
'Augustus.' The appointment of Diadumenian was, however,
never confirmed by the Senate although a likeness of
Diadumenian appears on some Roman coins. Macrinus was
disliked by the nobles on account of his humble origin, and
soon offended his army by trying to enforce discipline. A
plot by Empress Julia Domna's
sister, Julia Maesa was hatched to oust Macrinus and
Diadumenian in favor of her grandson, Elagabalus. A
rebellion broke out in the Syrian army, who proclaimed
Elagabalus the Emperor. A battle took place, in which
Macrinus was defeated and was put to death. Macrinus died
8th June 218 in Antioch, his young son Diadumenian followed
the fate of his father. Diadumenian was just 10 years old.
Elagabalus, yet another monster, ascended the throne.
The Severan
Dynasty (193 - 235)
Septimius
Severus began the Severan Dynasty which included Caracalla,
Geta, Macrinus, Diadumenian (son of Macrinus), Elagabalus
and Alexander Severus. The Severan Dynasty marked the end of
Pax Romana (Roman peace) and ended the practice of choosing
heirs based on ability rather than lineage or civil war.
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