Lucius Laberius Maximus

Lucius Laberius Maximus
Born Lanuvium
Died 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 Roman Egypt province in 83 CE, and prefect of the imperial bodyguard, known as the Praetorian Guard, during the reign of Roman Emperor Domitian, in 84 CE.

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.

Family

Maximus was the son of another Lucius Laberius Maximus, who served as a magistrate who belonged to a family distinguished of Equestrian rank.

Maximus' wife is an unnamed Roman woman, and through this marriage he had a son called Manius Laberius Maximus, who a significant senator and military figure during the reigns of the Emperors Domitian and Trajan. Through his son, Maximus was the paternal grandfather of the rich heiress Laberia Hostilia Crispina and ancestor to the Roman Empress Bruttia Crispina.

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