Gordianus
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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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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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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