Gordian I
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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Bust, Capitoline Museums, Rome | |||||||||
| Roman emperor | |||||||||
| Reign | c. March – April 238 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
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| Dynasty | Gordian | ||||||||
| Father | Unknown, possibly Maecius Marullus or Marcus Antonius | ||||||||
| Mother | Unknown, possibly Ulpia Gordiana or Sempronia Romana | ||||||||
| Part of a series on Roman imperial dynasties |
| Year of the Six Emperors |
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| AD 238 |
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