| Publius Valerius Comazon | |
|---|---|
| Died | 222 |
| Place of death | Rome |
| Allegiance | Roman Empire |
| Years of service | 218–219 |
| Rank | Praetorian prefect |
| Commands held |
Legio III Gallica (??–218) |
| Other work |
Consul of the Roman Empire in 220 |
Publius Valerius Comazon (died 222) was a Roman general and ally of emperor Elagabalus. Upon the accession of Macrinus as emperor in 217, Comazon orchestrated a revolt among the Third Legion to help secure the throne for Elagabalus, who was tied to the Severan dynasty. Comazon was later rewarded with various important offices in the Empire, including prefect of Elagabalus' bodyguard, known as the Praetorian Guard, consul in 220 and an unprecedented three terms as City prefect in 220, 221 and 222. Elagabalus proved to be a highly unpopular ruler, and after barely four years in office, he was murdered by members of the Praetorian Guard who proclaimed his cousin Alexander Severus emperor in his place. Comazon was among those who were hunted down and killed by the Praetorians in the aftermath of Elagabalus' murder.
References[]
- Paul M. M. Leunissen: Konsuln und Konsulare in der Zeit von Commodus bis Severus Alexander (180–235 n. Chr.). Gieben, Amsterdam 1989, ISBN 90-5063-028-6,
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