Roman Empire - Macrinus was declared augustus

Time: Friday Apr 11, 217

Place: Rome

Details: On April 8, 217, Caracalla was assassinated traveling to Carrhae. Three days later, Macrinus was declared Augustus. Diadumenian was the son of Macrinus, born in 208. He was given the title Caesar in 217, when his father became augustus, and raised to co-Augustus the following year.

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