
Gordian I
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Born | Phrygia |
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Died | Carthage |
Tunisia | |
Co-emperor | Gordian II |
Spouse | Fabia Orestilla |
Children | Gordian II |
Antonia Gordiana | |
Grandchildren | Gordian III |
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ID | 797173 |
About Gordian I
Gordian I was Roman Emperor for 21 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.