Gordian I
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Gordian I (Latin: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus; c. 158 – April 238 AD) was Roman emperor for 22 days with his son Gordian II in 238, the Year of the Six Emperors. Caught up in a rebellion against the Emperor Maximinus Thrax, he was defeated by forces loyal to Maximinus, and he committed suicide after the death of his son.
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Roman emperor | |||||||||
Reign | c. March – April 238[2] | ||||||||
Predecessor | Maximinus Thrax | ||||||||
Successor | Pupienus and Balbinus | ||||||||
Co-emperor | Gordian II | ||||||||
Born | c. 158 possibly Phrygia | ||||||||
Died | April 238 (aged about 80) Carthage, Africa Proconsularis | ||||||||
Spouse | Unknown, possibly Fabia Orestilla[3] | ||||||||
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Dynasty | Gordian | ||||||||
Father | Unknown, possibly Maecius Marullus[6] or Marcus Antonius[7] | ||||||||
Mother | Unknown, possibly Ulpia Gordiana[6] or Sempronia Romana[7] |
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