Gordian I
159 CE – 238 CE · aged 79
Roman Emperor
- Born
- 159 CE · Phrygia
- Died
- 238 CE · Roman Carthage
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- 159 CEBornBorn in Phrygia
- 238 CERoleRoman emperor
- 238 CEDiedDied in Roman Carthage
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Biography
Gordian I (Latin: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus; c. 158 – April 238) was Roman emperor in AD 238 with his son Gordian II during the Year of the Six Emperors. Caught up in a rebellion against the Emperor Maximinus Thrax, he was defeated in battle and committed suicide after the death of his son. He had the second shortest reign in imperial history, reigning for only 22 days.
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