Gordianus

Gordian in Roman Biography

Gor'di-an, [Fr. Gordien, goR'de-aN' ; Lat. Gordia'- nus, (Mar'cus Anto'nius Africa'nus,)] a Roman emperor, born about 160 A.D., of an illustrious family. He was appointed proconsul of Africa in 237, and was declared emperor by the insurgents who rebelled against Maximinus. His son Gordian was associated with him in the empire, and their election wa...

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Gordiānus in Harpers Dictionary

Marcus Antonīnus Africānus. A Roman, born during the reign of the first Antonine, of one of the most illustrious and wealthy families of Rome, and who made himself very popular during his quaestorship by his munificence, and the large sums which he spent in providing games and other amusements for the people. He also cultivated literature, and...

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Gordianus in Wikipedia

Gordian I - Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus (c. 159 – 12 April 238), commonly known as Gordian I, was Roman Emperor for one month with his son Gordian II in 238, the Year of the Six Emperors. Early life - Little is known on the early life and family background of Gordian. There is no reliable evidence on his family origi...

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