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Name: Gordian II Brief biography: Roman emperor in 238. Nationality: Roman Occupation: Emperor Period of rule: 238 Date of death: 238 Place of death: Carthage |
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Gordian II was the son of the rebel emperor Gordian I. The Gordians rebelled against Maximinus Thrax and had the support of the Roman senate, but Gordian II was killed in battle at Carthage against partisans of Maximinus. |
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