Macrinus - Wikipedia
Marcus Opellius Macrinus (/ m ə ˈ k r ɪ n ə s /; c. 165 – June 218) was a Roman emperor who reigned from April 217 to June 218, jointly with his young son Diadumenianus.Born in …
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Nov 22, 2024 · Far more than a mere villain, Macrinus is a saboteur and opportunist in this Roman Empire epic, where those taken as slaves are forced to fight in an arena before an …
Denzel Washington's 'Gladiator II' Character Based on Roman …
Nov 24, 2024 · Macrinus "was the first Emperor who did not come from the senatorial class,” instead serving under Caracalla as a Praetorian prefect dealing with Rome’s civic affairs, adds …
Our Take On The Macrinus Historical Inaccuracies In Gladiator 2
Since Macrinus took control of the Senate while in Rome in Gladiator II, this is another major change. The real figure also ruled Rome for just over a year, while Washington's character …
‘Gladiator II’: The Real Story Behind All the Roman Empire Chaos
Nov 21, 2024 · When Macrinus says to Lucius, “I have the trust of the Emperors. It will clear my path to the throne,” you’re right to be surprised. A career trajectory from lanista to emperor is …
The Real History Behind Gladiator 2 - IGN
Nov 21, 2024 · The Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II weaves in and out of the historical record. Here’s what really happened to Lucius Verus, Lucilla, Macrinus, the twin emperors, and more.
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Nov 22, 2024 · O ne of the most intriguing characters in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, the sequel to Gladiator (2000) out Nov. 22, is Macrinus, a Black businessman raising an army of gladiators, …
Was Denzel Washington's Macrinus in 'Gladiator 2' a Real Person?
Nov 20, 2024 · Macrinus wasn't from Rome, however. He hailed from Caesarea, in modern-day Algeria, and belonged to an equestrian family — the "second tier" of Roman social status — of …
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Nov 15, 2024 · Three days after Caracalla’s assassination, the army proclaimed Macrinus as the new emperor. When news got back to Rome, the Senate had no reason to challenge this …
Who Is Denzel Washington’s Gladiator II Character, Macrinus?
Nov 21, 2024 · Who Was Denzel Washington’s Macrinus in Real Life? The real-life Macrinus was the first Roman emperor who wasn’t from the senatorial class. He never got to visit Rome …