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Gordian II
238Apr, 12

Gordian II

Gordian II, Roman emperor (b. 192)
Gordian II (Latin: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus; c. 192 – April 238) was Roman emperor with his father Gordian I in 238, the Year of the Six Emperors. Seeking to overthrow Maximinus Thrax, he died in battle outside Carthage. Since he died before his father, Gordian II had the shortest reign of any Roman emperor, at 22 days.

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  • 7Mar

    Maximinus Thrax

    Roman subjects in the province of Africa revolt against Maximinus Thrax and elect Gordian I as emperor.
  • 12Apr

    Battle of Carthage (238)

    Gordian II loses the Battle of Carthage against the Numidian forces loyal to Maximinus Thrax and is killed. Gordian I, his father, commits suicide.
  • 22Apr

    Maximinus Thrax

    Year of the Six Emperors: The Roman Senate outlaws emperor Maximinus Thrax for his bloodthirsty proscriptions in Rome and nominates two of its members, Pupienus and Balbinus, to the throne.
  • 29Jul

    Pupienus and Balbinus

    The Praetorian Guard storm the palace and capture Pupienus and Balbinus. They are dragged through the streets of Rome and executed. On the same day, Gordian III, age 13, is proclaimed emperor.