Gordian I

Gordian I (238 CE) was the second Roman Emperor during the Year of the Six Emperors (238 CE).
He was co-Emperor with his son Gordian II for just four weeks.

1. BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS

NAME:
- Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus, the Elder.
GORDIAN I’ DATES OF REIGN AS EMPEROR:
- March 238 CE to 12 April 238 CE.
GORDIAN I’ DATE OF BIRTH AND DEATH:
- Born: 159 CE. Died: 12 April 238 CE.
PLACE OF BIRTH AND DEATH:
- Born: Galatia or Asia in Turkey. Died: Carthage in Africa Proconsularis.
GORDIAN I’ PREDECESSOR:
- Maximinus Thrax
GORDIAN I’ SUCCESSOR:
- Gordian II, his son with whom he was co-Emperor for just one month.
- Gordian III, his grandson, a few months later.
HEIR TO THE THRONE BECAUSE:
- In 238 CE, the Province of Africa Proconsularis, of which he was Governor, rioted against the Tax Collectors and proclaimed him and his son Gordian II, as co-Emperors.
DIED PEACEFULLY OR ASSASSINATED:
- He committed suicide by hanging himself, when he heard that the Legio III Augusta had overthrown the Rebellion, killing his son Gordian II.
WHERE BURIED:
- Unknown.
GORDIAN I WAS FAMOUS BECAUSE:
- He was Emperor for just one month, with his son, Gordian II. Finally, his Grandson Gordian III was proclaimed Emperor.

Gordian I was Governor of Africa Proconsularis.
In 238 CE, the Province rioted against the Tax Collectors and proclaimed Gordon I and his son Gordian II as co-Emperors.
He was Emperor for just one month, with his son, Gordian II. Finally, after his death, his Grandson Gordian III was proclaimed Emperor.
Gordian I committed suicide by hanging himself, when he heard that the Legio III Augusta had overthrown his Rebellion, killing his son Gordian II.