When and where was Quintus Naevius Cordus Sutorius Macro born?
Quintus Naevius Cordus Sutorius Macro entered the world in 21 BC at Alba Fucens. This Roman town sat at the foot of Monte Velino on a hill north of the Via Valeria.
Quintus Naevius Cordus Sutorius Macro entered the world in 21 BC at Alba Fucens. This Roman town sat at the foot of Monte Velino on a hill north of the Via Valeria.
Tiberius appointed Macro as Praetorian prefect after the arrest of Sejanus. Tacitus describes how Macro actively discredited Sejanus during the political turmoil and directed the subsequent purge against Sejanus family members and followers.
Macro ordered the old Emperor to be smothered under a huge heap of clothes when reports revealed that Tiberius death had been premature. This action prevented an embarrassing situation should Tiberius have reacted angrily to Caligulas hasty ascension to power.
Caligula removed Macro from office because he was aware of the potential threat Macro posed to his rule. Upon arriving at Ostia with Ennia to take ship, Macro was arrested and stripped of office before committing suicide soon after these events unfolded.
Macro left enough money to provide an amphitheater for his home town of Alba Fucens. The ruins of this amphitheater remain visible today as an open oval in-ground structure lightly covered with grass.