Maximinus Thrax
Maximinus Thrax - the 27th Emperor of Rome, and the first barbarian to become emperor. The first of the 6 emperors of the Year of the six emperors. His reign was the start of the Crisis of the 3rd Century. Maximinus Thrax took care of the legions but ignored the people and despised the Senate and other Roman aristocrats. Raised exorbitant taxes to pay the legions.