# Maximinus Thrax - Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/maximinus-thrax
Reign: 235 – 238 CE
Dynasty: Barracks Emperors
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximinus_Thrax

A frontier commander elevated by the army.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Severus Alexander](https://roman-history.com/rulers/severus-alexander)
- Succeeded by: [Gordian III](https://roman-history.com/rulers/gordian-iii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 235 - [Crisis of the Third Century Begins](https://roman-history.com/timeline/235-crisis-of-the-third-century-begins)