Tags: Monarch.

Gordian I (Latin: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus;c. 159 – 12 April 238) 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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active years end year
0238-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
0022-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
0159-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Phrygia
death date
0238-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death place
Carthage, Africa (Roman province)
predecessor
Maximinus Thrax
successor
Balbinus, Pupienus
title
28th Emperor of the Roman Empire

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