Emperors of Rome

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Bust of Gordian I
Name
Gordian I
Dynasty
Gordian
Born
c. 159
possibly Phrygia
Died
12 April 238
Carthage, Africa Proconsularis
Reign
22 March 238 to 12 April 238
(21 days)
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Gordian I (Latin: Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus Augustus; c. 159 AD[5] – 12 April 238 AD) 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.