Gordian I was Roman emperor for 22 days with his son Gordian II in 238, the Year of the Six Emperors. Caught up in a rebellion against the Emperor Maximinus Thrax, he was defeated by forces loyal to Maximinus, and he committed suicide after the... Wikipedia
Born: Phrygia
Died: April 12, 238 AD, Carthage
Parents: Maecius Marullus
Grandchildren: Gordian III and Claudius Gothicus
Spouse: Fabia Orestilla (m. 192 AD)
Children: Gordian II and Antonia Gordiana
Grandparents: Maecius Faustinus and Sempronia Romana