Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Roman Coins| ▸ |The Tetrarchy| ▸ |Alexander Tyrannus||View Options: | | | Lucius Domitus Alexander was the vicar of the diocese of Africa under Maxentius. He rebelled against Maxentius sometime in 308. Although the revolt probably began before the Conference of Carnuntum, it was given legitimacy by its results, and Alexander seems to have entered an alliance with Constantine. During Alexander's rebellion the grain supply sent to Rome from Africa was reduced, prompting riots in Rome which were only suppressed after 6,000 deaths. In 311, Maxentius sent his Praetorian Praefect, Gaius Rufius Volusianus to remove him. Alexander was killed and Africa was restored to Maxentius. Very little is known of Alexander's rebellion or rule, but he must have had considerable resources and strength to last three years and gain the recognition of Constantine. |