Lucius Laberius Maximus
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Lucius Laberius Maximus | |
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??–?? | |
Place of birth | Lanuvium |
Place of death | Unknown |
Allegiance | Roman Empire |
Years of service | 84 |
Rank | Praetorian prefect |
Commands held | Praetorian Guard |
Other work | Prefect of Egypt in 83 |
Lucius Laberius Maximus (date of birth or death unknown) was a Roman governor of the Egypt province in 83, and prefect of the imperial bodyguard, known as the Praetorian Guard, during the reign of emperor Domitian, in 84. Prior to achieving these positions, Laberius Maximus had also successfully completed a term as Praefectus annonae, or the prefect in charge of the grain supply of Rome. With this career, Maximus distinguished himself by attaining the highest offices open to Romans of the equestrian class.
His son was Manius Laberius Maximus, a significant senator and military figure during the reigns of the emperors Domitian and Trajan.