What is Gordian I?
'''Gordian I''' ({{lang-la|Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus}};<ref>Encyclopaedia Britannica http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/239047/Gordian-II</ref> {{c.}} 159 – 12 April 238) was a [[Roman Emperor]]. He was only emperor for one month, alongside his son [[Gordian II]] in 238, the [[Year of the Six Emperors]]. He was involved in a [[rebellion]] against the Emperor [[Maximinus Thrax]]. His armies were defeated by those loyal to Maximinus. Gordian then killed himself. == References == {{reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Gordian 1}} [[Category:159 births]] [[Category:238 deaths]] [[Category:3rd-century Roman emperors]] [[Category:Suicides]] {{bio-stub}}