Historica Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Maximus revealed who he was when Commodus demanded that he say his name, and he swore vengeance on him. Maximus was thrown into the arena with several Tigers and Tigris. Occupation Biographical Information Cause of death Pagan Maximus is the main character of the 2000 movie "Gladiator": Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Maximus Decimus Meridius However, this news did not bode well with Marcus Aurelius' jealous and malevolent son Commodus, who suffocated his father to death. Born Maximus was offered the title of Caesar by Marcus, who knew that Commodus was too weak to rule Rome. Roman Empire Commodus stood in shock, after believing Maximus was dead, and let the Gladiators live after the crowd began to cheer Maximus' name. His arrival at his farm was gruesome; he found his family crucified. Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland. Commodus attempted to pass off his death as a natural death in his sleep and asked for Maximus' allegiance, but Maximus passed him by. Maximus and his subordinate Quintus defeated the Barbarians in a battle. Maximus was born in Spain, 152 AD. Maximus Decimus Meridius Stabbed in the abdomen And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.” Maximus' first fight was a victory, with him and his tag partner Juba slaying all of the opponents. Maximus Popular among early Roman leaders and the name of three saints. He was played by Russell Crowe in the 2000 film Gladiator. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. After the battle, he was honored by the Emperor for his duty. He rode all the way to his home in Spain, only to find his wife and son dead. Meridius Name Meaning. Maximus "the Spaniard" Decimus Meridius (144-192) was the commander of the Armies of the North and the Felix Legions under the Roman Empire.The greatest general of Rome during the 2nd century AD, he served loyally under Emperor Marcus Aurelius during his campaign against the Germanic tribes at Vindobona (Vienna, Austria).Marcus Aurelius wanted him to succeed him and make Rome a republic … Maximus Decimus Meridius was a high ranking Roman general in command of multiple Roman legions who served under the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in his Twelve Year Campaign against the barbarians in Germania. Gladiator Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Maximus planned to march on Rome at the head of 5,000 troops, but Commodus ruined the plan by arresting Gracchus, poisoning Senator Gaius, and assaulting Proximo's estate. He later served as a Gladiator in the arena after he escaped Commodus. Maximus left the arena and was greeted by his loyal servant Cicero. He won all of them, and he gained a reputation for himself. The greatest general of Rome during the 2nd century AD, he served loyally under Emperor Marcus Aurelius during his campaign against the Germanic tribes at Vindobona (Vienna, Austria). Maximus took on the name "Spaniard" and displayed his strength against several Gladiators in many games and arenas. He wanted Rome to be a republic again, but Maximus said that he was away from his wife and son for nearly three years. https://gladiator2000.fandom.com/wiki/Maximus_Decimus_Meridius?oldid=4746. He buried his wife and son before falling unconscious from exhaustion by their grave side. He had a farm where his son and wife lived. He was given his figures for prayer, Maximus then asked for Cicero to tell Lucilla he would meet Graccus. Rank Commodus made plans for Maximus to fight Tigris of Gaul for the next game, striving for Maximus to die. Commodus came down from his seat, demanding to know the "Spaniard's" name.