Gordian III
Roman emperor (225-244)
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Summary
Gordian III was born on January 20, 225[1], in Rome[2]. He died on February 11, 244[3], in Circesium[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,856 views/month, #6,552 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Junius Balbus[7], Gordian II[8]
- Mother: Maecia Faustina[9]
- Spouse: Tranquillina[10]
- Child: Furia[11]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[12]
- Position held: Roman emperor[13], ancient Roman senator[14]
- Religion or worldview: ancient Roman religion[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Gordian dynasty[17]
- Noble title: Augustus[18]
- Commons category: Gordianus III[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gordianus III[20]
- Commons gallery: Gordian III[21]
- Work location: Ancient Rome[22]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Gordianus III, PMT 247[23], Gordiano III, MC 490[24]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28]
- Name in native language: Marcus Antonius Gordianus[29]
- Time period: High Roman Empire[30], Low Roman Empire[31], Greco-Roman Egypt[32], Roman Egypt Era[33], Principate[34]
- Praenomen: Marcus[35]
- Nomen gentilicium: Antonius[36]
- Cognomen: Gordianus[37]
- Gens: Antonia gens[38]
Why It Matters
Gordian III has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Gordian III born?
Gordian III was born in Rome[2].
Where did Gordian III die?
Gordian III passed away in Circesium[4].
Who were Gordian III's parents?
Gordian III's father was Junius Balbus[7]. Gordian III's mother was Maecia Faustina[9].
Who was Gordian III married to?
Gordian III's spouses include Tranquillina[10].
What did Gordian III do for work?
Gordian III worked as a politician[5].