Battle of Resaena
Timesitheus led Roman forces to victory over Shapur I at Resaena, reversing Sasanian gains and restoring Roman momentum in Mesopotamia.
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243 in Roman Empire
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Control of Campaign Administration
Priscus assumed a larger role in the administration and command structure of the eastern expedition after the loss of its senior organizer, Timesitheus.
Death of Timesitheus
Timesitheus died in Mesopotamia during the successful Persian campaign, most likely from illness, and his death removed Gordian III's most experienced adviser and commander.
Direction of Eastern Campaign
Following the death of Timesitheus, Priscus shared responsibility for continuing the Roman campaign against Shapur I in Mesopotamia.
Governor
Appointed Governor of Mesopotamia, by his brother Philip I
Invasion of Persia
Defeats Shapur I
Prefect
Appointed Prefect by Emperor Gordian III
Promotion of Philip the Arab
After Timesitheus died, Priscus used his influence to support the elevation of his brother Philip to the praetorian prefecture beside him.
Recovery of Mesopotamian Fortresses
After Resaena, Timesitheus's army recovered important Roman positions including Carrhae, Nisibis, and Singara and restored Roman control in the region.
Regency for Gordian III
Priscus and his brother Philip became the dominant advisers of the young Gordian III and effectively directed imperial affairs during the final phase of the Persian campaign.
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