Marcus Nonius Macrinus facts for kids
Marcus Nonius Macrinus was a powerful Roman senator and general. He lived during the time of several Roman Emperors. These included Antoninus Pius, Lucius Verus, and Marcus Aurelius.
Macrinus held a high position called "suffect consul" in 154 AD. A consul was like a top leader in the Roman government. He worked alongside another consul during his time in office.
He came from a city called Brescia (Brixia) in Italy. This is known from writings found on his tomb. Macrinus was also a trusted advisor to Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
He served as a governor, or "legate," in different Roman provinces. He governed Pannonia Inferior from about 152 to 154 AD. Later, he governed Pannonia Superior from about 159 to 162 AD. He was also a "proconsul" (another type of governor) of the Roman province of Asia around 170 to 171 AD.
Family Life
Marcus Nonius Macrinus was married. His wife's name might have been Arria. This information comes from old inscriptions.
His Tomb
In October 2008, archaeologists made an exciting discovery. They found the tomb of Nonius Macrinus! It was located near the Tiber River, north of Rome. The tomb was close to an old Roman road called the Via Flaminia.
However, the tomb's marble was very old and fragile. In December 2012, it was reburied to protect it. This was done because there wasn't enough money to restore it properly.
See also
In Spanish: Marco Nonio Macrino para niños
