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Name: Balbinus Brief biography: Roman Emperor with Pupienus in 238. Nationality: Roman Occupation: Emperor and senator. Period of rule: 238 Date of death: 238 Place of death: Rome |
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Balbinus was Roman Emperor during the year 238 - the year of six emperors - alongside Pupienus. He had previously been a senator and was elected by the senate to replace the deceased Gordians I and II as the opponents to Maximinus Thrax. He and Pupienus ended up becoming rulers on behalf of Gordian III. Balbinus was eventually murdered by the praetorian guard. |
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