Macriani is the name of three Roman usurpers – a father and two sons – who tried to gain the Roman throne from Emperor Gallienus. All three died in 261 A.D. They were:
- Macrianus Major, the father
- Macrianus Minor, first son
- Quietus, second son
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Macriani
Macriani is the name of three Roman usurpers – a father and two sons – who tried to gain the Roman throne from Emperor Gallienus. All three died in 261 A.D. They were:Macrianus Major, the father Macrianus Minor, first son Quietus, second son