Gordian I
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0159 – 0238
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Who was Gordian I?
Gordian I was Roman Emperor for one month 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 before committing suicide.
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- Born
- 0159
Phrygia - Also known as
- Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus
- Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus Augustus
- Spouses
- Fabia Orestilla
(0192 - )
- Fabia Orestilla
- Children
- Profession
- Died
- Apr 12, 0238
Carthage
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on July 23, 2013
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