Which Roman military group played a role in Macrinus' overthrow?
Roman legions
Praetorian Guard
Vestal Virgins
Centurions
Answer
The Roman legions, the backbone of the Roman military, played a pivotal role in the overthrow of the Roman emperor Macrinus in 218 AD. Dissatisfied with Macrinus's rule and yearning for a return to the Severan dynasty, the legions stationed in Syria mutinied and declared their support for Elagabalus, the teenage son of Macrinus' predecessor, Caracalla.
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