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Gordian II's Failed Roman Revolt

Battle near Carthage · Carthage · Africa Province · Roman Empire

The revolt led by Gordian II was part of a larger uprising against the reigning emperor Maximinus Thrax. Gordian II, alongside his father Gordian I, was proclaimed emperor by the Roman Se...

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April 22, 238 Politics

Dual Rule of Roman Emperors

Roman Senate House · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Following the death of Emperor Maximinus Thrax, the Roman Senate appointed Pupienus and Balbinus as co-emperors to restore order within the Roman Empire. Their joint accession marked a ra...

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March 22, 238 Wars & Conflicts

Senatorial Revolt Against Rome's Emperor

Thysdrus · Africa Proconsularis · Roman Empire

The revolt of Gordian I was a significant uprising against the Roman Emperor Maximinus Thrax in 238, known as the Year of the Six Emperors. Senatorial opposition to Maximinus' harsh rule ...

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March 3, 235 Politics

Rise of Emperor Maximinus Thrax

Sirmium · Moesia · Roman Empire

Maximinus Thrax, a Roman soldier of humble origins, was proclaimed emperor by his troops following the assassination of Severus Alexander. His accession marked the beginning of the Crisis...

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