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Pupienus
238Jul, 29

Pupienus

Pupienus, Roman emperor (b. 178)
Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus (c. 168 – 238) was Roman emperor with Balbinus for 99 days in 238, during the Year of the Six Emperors. The sources for this period are scant, and thus knowledge of the emperor is limited. In most contemporary texts he is referred to by his cognomen "Maximus" rather than by his second nomen (family name) Pupienus (Classical Latin: [puːpiːˈeːnʊs]).

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Events on 238

  • 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.