 Then, between the years 213 and 217, Marius Maximus became the first ex-consul ever to hold both the Proconsulship of Asia, and that of Africa, in succession.The order is not certain, although it is more likely that he held the governorship of Africa from 213/214, followed by the governorship of Asia from 215 to 216.Regardless, it was unprecedented to hold both Proconsulships, as either one of which conventionally crowned a senator's career.