The rule of Maximinus Thrax began what crisis?
The Crisis of the Second Century
The Crisis of the Fourth Century
The Crisis of the Third Century
The Crisis of the First Century
Answer
The Crisis of the Third Century was a period of political and military instability in the Roman Empire from 235 to 284. It began with the assassination of the emperor Alexander Severus and the accession of Maximinus Thrax. Maximinus was a harsh and unpopular ruler who alienated the army and the Senate. He was assassinated in 238, but the instability continued.
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