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Diadumenian (Latin: Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus Augustus) (September 14/19, 208 – 218), was briefly Roman Emperor, in 218. He born to Macrinus, the future emperor, and Nonia Celsa, whose name may be fictitious, on 14 September 208. He was elevated to Caesar in May 217, and after Elagabalus revolted in May, Diadumenian was elevated to co-emperor. After Macrinus was defeated in the Battle of Antioch, on 8 June 218, Diadumenian was sent to the court of Artabanus V to ensure his safety, however he was captured and executed along the way, in late June.
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Diadumenian | |||||
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Co-emperor of the Roman Empire with Macrinus | |||||
Co-emperor of the Roman Empire | |||||
Caesar | May 217 – May 218 | ||||
Co-Emperor | May 218 – June 218 | ||||
Predecessor | Macrinus | ||||
Successor | Elagabalus | ||||
Born | 14 September 208 AD | ||||
Died | 218 AD Zeugma | ||||
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Father | Macrinus | ||||
Mother | Nonia Celsa |
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