What event marked Maximinus Thrax's downfall?
The Pannonian Revolt
The senatorial revolt
The Legionnaire's Betrayal
The Battle of Aquileia
Answer
The senatorial revolt marked Maximinus Thrax's downfall. He had been a brutal and unpopular emperor, and his heavy taxes and military conscription had alienated many of his subjects. The revolt was led by the governor of Africa, Gordian I, who was supported by the Roman Senate. The revolt quickly spread to other parts of the empire, and Maximinus was killed in battle in 238.
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