Gordian I
Roman Emperor
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Summary
Gordian I was born on 159[1] in Phrygia[2]. He died on April 12, 238[3], in Roman Carthage[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,923 views/month, #7,062 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Maecius Marullus[7]
- Mother: Ulpia Gordiana[8]
- Spouse: Fabia Orestilla[9]
- Child: Gordian II[10], Maecia Faustina[11]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[12]
- Position held: Roman emperor[13], Roman governor[14], praetor[15], quaestor[16], aedile[17], Roman consul[18]
- Religion or worldview: ancient Roman religion[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: Gordian dynasty[21]
- Noble title: Roman emperor[22]
- Commons category: Gordianus I[23]
- Cause of death: hanging to death[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gordianus I[25]
- Manner of death: suicide[26]
- Depicted by: Gordiano I, MC 475[27]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[28], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31]
- Name in native language: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus[32]
- Time period: High Roman Empire[33], Low Roman Empire[34]
- Praenomen: Marcus[35]
- Nomen gentilicium: Antonius[36]
- Cognomen: Gordianus[37]
- Agnomen: Sempronianus[38]
- Gens: Antonia gens[39]
- Has works in the collection: Musée Saint-Raymond[40]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[41]
Why It Matters
Gordian I has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Gordian I born?
Gordian I's place of birth was Phrygia[2].
Where did Gordian I die?
Gordian I died in Roman Carthage[4].
Who were Gordian I's parents?
Gordian I's father was Maecius Marullus[7]. Gordian I's mother was Ulpia Gordiana[8].
Who was Gordian I married to?
Gordian I's spouses include Fabia Orestilla[9].
What did Gordian I do for work?
Gordian I worked as a military personnel[5].