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Roman Empire in 238

Historical records for Roman Empire in 238, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

6Records
6Events
3Named people
2Places
2Categories

Historical records

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238Assassination of Maximinus the ThracianMaximinus the Thracian

House / House of Soldier Emperors

Death of Maximinus, killed by his own troops while besieging Aquileia

238Battle of CarthageMarcus Antonius Gordianus

Carthage · Warfare / Military

His son Marcus Gordianus II is killed by followers of Maximinus. Commits suicide after the Battle of Carthage

238Death of Maximinus the ThracianMaximinus the Thracian

House / House of Soldier Emperors

Death of Maximinus, killed by his own troops while besieging Aquileia

238Siege of AquileiaMaximinus the Thracian

Aquileia · Warfare / Military

Killed by his own troops while besieging Aquileia

238SuccessionGordian III

House / House of Soldier Emperors

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

238SuicideMarcus Antonius Gordianus

Carthage · Warfare / Military

Commits suicide after the Battle of Carthage

Names involved

Gordian IIIMarcus Antonius GordianusMaximinus the Thracian

Places involved

AquileiaCarthage

Provenance

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