In many ways, Maximinus was similar to the later Thraco-Roman emperors of the 3rd–5th century (Licinius, Galerius, Aureolus, Leo the Thracian, etc.), elevating themselves, via a military career, from the condition of a common soldier in one of the Roman legions to the foremost positions of political power.
Dalam banyak hal, Maximinus mirip dengan raja-raja Thraco-Roman selanjutnya dr abad 3 - 5 (Licinius, Galerius, Aureolus, Leo the Thracian, etc). mengangkat dirinya sendirinya, melalui karier militer, dari kondisi prajurit biasa di legiun Romawi ke posisi yang paling depan di kekuatan politik.