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Gordian III Biography and Timeline

Follow Gordian III through 2 dated historical records for Roman Empire.

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Gordian III, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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238–244Years on this page

238 Succession

Emperor · House / House of Soldier Emperors

Succeeds as Emperor of Rome, defeats the Persians who invade Mesopotamia in 242

Role range: 0238-0244

244 Battle of Reaena

Emperor · Reaena · Warfare / Rome War

Gordianus III drives the Persians across the Euphrates

Role range: 0238-0244

Records, sources and methodology

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