Assassination of Maximinus the Thracian
Death of Maximinus, killed by his own troops while besieging Aquileia
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238 in Roman Empire
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Historical records for Roman Empire in 238
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Battle of Carthage
His son Marcus Gordianus II is killed by followers of Maximinus. Commits suicide after the Battle of Carthage
Death of Maximinus the Thracian
Death of Maximinus, killed by his own troops while besieging Aquileia
Procurator of Lugdunensis and Aquitania
After the fall of Maximinus Thrax, Timesitheus returned to service as procurator of Lugdunensis and Aquitania, two of the largest provinces in Gaul.
Siege of Aquileia
Killed by his own troops while besieging Aquileia
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome, defeats the Persians who invade Mesopotamia in 242
Suicide
Commits suicide after the Battle of Carthage
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