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...
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Look up Gordian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Gordian may refer to: Gordian I (c.159–238), Roman emperor for one month with his son Gordian II (c...
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Empire. Gordian was the son of Antonia Gordiana and Junius Balbus, who died before 238. Antonia Gordiana was the daughter of Emperor Gordian I and sister...
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Maximinus Thrax (redirect from Maximinus I)
out, leading to the successive proclamation of Gordian I, Gordian II, Pupienus, Balbinus, and Gordian III as emperors in opposition to Maximinus. Maximinus...
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Gordian II (Latin: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus; c. 192 – April 238) was Roman emperor with his father Gordian I in 238 AD, the Year...
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Gordian II was killed in the battle, and on hearing this news, Gordian I hanged himself. Gordian I and II were deified by the senate. Meanwhile, Maximinus,...
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severity, to the extent that he became unpopular with the Roman mob. When Gordian I and his son were proclaimed emperors in Africa, the Senate appointed a...
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According to some they reigned about twenty-two days [referring to Gordian I and Gordian II], but according to others not quite three months." Cooley, Alison...
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Crisis of the Third Century (section Gordian dynasty)
led by Gordian I and Gordian II, which was soon supported by the Roman Senate, but this was quickly defeated with Gordian II killed and Gordian I committing...
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after Gordian I and his son Gordian II rose up against Emperor Maximinus Thrax and were proclaimed co-emperors by the Roman Senate. Gordian II was killed...
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