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'''Macrinus''' was Emperor of [[Rome]] from 217 - 218 A.D succeeding [[Caracalla]] after he was assasinated.  Previously the praefect of the [[Praetorian guard]], the protector of the Emperor, it is questioned whether or not he had a role in the murder of Caracalla.  Nevertheless he became Emperor by self appointment and was later confirmed by the senate.  The military gains that Caracallas made against the [[Parthia|Parthian Empire]] were lost.  When Macrinus tried to reduce the pay of the troops, a rival Emperor, [[Elagabalus]] was found who had the bloodline of [[Severus]].  Even though he was only a boy, powerful forces rallied around him.  In a quick conflict, Macrinus was defeated and killed and Elagabalus took his place as Emperor.

'''Macrinus''' was Emperor of [[Rome]] from 217 - 218 A.D succeeding [[Caracalla]] after he was assasinated.  Previously the praefect of the [[Praetorian guard]], the protector of the Emperor, it is questioned whether or not he had a role in the murder of Caracalla.  Nevertheless he became Emperor by self appointment and was later confirmed by the senate.  The military gains that Caracallas made against the [[Parthia|Parthian Empire]] were lost.  When Macrinus tried to reduce the pay of the troops, a rival Emperor, [[Elagabalus]] was found who had the bloodline of [[Severus]].  Even though he was only a boy, powerful forces rallied around him.  In a quick conflict, Macrinus was defeated and killed and Elagabalus took his place as Emperor.