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Roman emperor Caracalla is assassinated and is succeeded by his Praetorian Guard prefect, Marcus Opellius Macrinus.
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Caracalla
Roman emperor from 198 to 217
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Bodyguards of the Roman emperors
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Macrinus
Roman emperor from 217 to 218
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