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Support for Philip's Accession

Roman Empire · House / House of Soldier Emperors. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Gaius Priscus244

Mesopotamia · House / House of Soldier Emperors

When Gordian III died, Priscus supported the accession of his brother Philip, whose rise to the throne greatly increased the family's political power.

Names involved

Gaius Priscus

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