Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed co-emperors by the Roman Senate
Gordian III (Latin: Marcus Antonius Gordianus; 20 January 225 – 11 February 244) was Roman emperor from 238 to 244.
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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 238. This year saw 2 significant events.
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Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed co-emperors by the Roman Senate
Gordian III (Latin: Marcus Antonius Gordianus; 20 January 225 – 11 February 244) was Roman emperor from 238 to 244.
The Roman Senate and Praetorian Guard proclaim 13-year-old Gordian III as Emperor - the youngest-ever emperor of a unite
The Roman Senate and Praetorian Guard proclaim 13-year-old Gordian III as Emperor - the youngest-ever emperor of a united Rome [1]
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- What happened in 238?
- In 238, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed co-emperors by the Roman Senate, The Roman Senate and Praetorian Guard proclaim 13-year-old Gordian III as Emperor - the youngest-ever emperor of a unite.