Fashioning a soldier emperor: Maximian, pannonia, and the panegyrics of 289 and 291

Caillan Davenport*

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Abstract

This article examines the techniques used to praise the emperor Maximian, a former soldier of low birth, in two speeches delivered in 289 and 291. The panegyrics transform Maximian's Pannonian origin, which was not publicised in official media at the time, into a statement of his imperial suitability. Cet article examine les techniques utilisées pour louer l'empereur Maximien, un ancien soldat de basse naissance, dans deux discours prononcés en 289 et 291. Les panégyriques transforment l'origine pannonienne de Maximien, qui n'a pas été rendue publique dans les médias officiels à l'époque, en attestation de son aptitude à l'empire.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)381-400
Number of pages20
JournalPhoenix
Volume70
Issue number3/4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2016
Externally publishedYes

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