Gordian I
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Gordian I on a denarius. Inscription: IMP. CAES. M. ANT. GORDIANVS AFR. AVG. | |||||||||
| Roman emperor | |||||||||
| Reign | c. March – April 238 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Maximinus Thrax | ||||||||
| Successor | Pupienus and Balbinus | ||||||||
| Co-emperor | Gordian II | ||||||||
| Born | c. 158 possibly Phrygia, Galatia | ||||||||
| Died | April 238 (aged about 80) Carthage, Africa Proconsularis | ||||||||
| Spouse | Fabia Orestilla (purportedly) | ||||||||
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| Dynasty | Gordian | ||||||||
| Father | Maecius Marullus (purportedly) or Marcus Antonius Gordianus | ||||||||
| Mother | Ulpia Gordiana (purportedly) or Sempronia Romana | ||||||||
| Part of a series on Roman imperial dynasties |
| Year of the Six Emperors |
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| AD 238 |
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Gordian I (Latin: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus; c. 158 – April 238) was Roman emperor in AD 238 with his son Gordian II during the Year of the Six Emperors. Caught up in a rebellion against the Emperor Maximinus Thrax, he was defeated in battle and committed suicide after the death of his son. He had the second shortest reign in imperial history, reigning for only 22 days.