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Gordian II (238 CE)

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Gordian II (238 CE)

Gordian II was Roman emperor with his father Gordian I in 238 CE. 238 is known as The Year of the Six Emperors. Seeking to overthrow Maximinus Thrax, he died in battle outside Carthage. Since he died before his father, Gordian II had the shortest reign of any Roman emperor, at 22 days.

Born: Rome, Italy

Died: 12 April 238 CE, Carthage

Children: Claudius Gothicus

Great-grandparents: Lucius Plautius Lamia Silvanus, Aurelia Fadilla, Maecius Faustinus, Sempronia Romana

Grandparents: Maecius Marullus, Marcus Annius Severus, Silvana

Nephew: Gordian III

Parents: Gordian I, Fabia Orestilla