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Name:  Gordian III
Brief biography:  Roman Emperor 238-244, grandson of Gordian I and nephew of Gordian II.
Nationality:  Roman
Occupation:  Emperor
Date of birth:  225
Period of rule:  238-244
Date of death:  244

Gordian was Emperor of Rome from 238-244, becoming sole emperor at the age of 13 after having initially been under the care of the senators Balbinus and Pupienus. His mother was a daughter of Gordian I and sister of Gordian II. His death in 244 was linked to the continued war against the Sasanian Persians. Gordian is depicted on a Sasanian rock relief at Bishapur being trampled under Shapur's horse.

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