Gordian I

Gordian I 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.

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Who was born first?

• Gordian I was born 2 years before Commodus
• Gordian I was born 13 years after Septimius Severus
• Gordian I was born 14 years before Maximinus Thrax
• Gordian I was born 19 years before Balbinus
• Gordian I was born 21 years before Cornelius

Timeline

1. Septimius SeverusAD 146 – February 4, AD 211
2. Gordian I (this page)AD 159 – April 12, AD 238
3. CommodusAugust 31, AD 161 – December 31, AD 192
4. Maximinus ThraxAD 173 – May 10, AD 238
5. BalbinusAD 178 – July 29, AD 238
6. Corneliuscirca AD 180 – June AD 253

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