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Carney & Wehofer Family
Genealogy Pages
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- Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
6. | Marc. Ant. Gordian III Balbus Emp ROMAN EMPIRE (3.Maecia3, 2.Fabia2, 1.Marcus1) was born about 225; died on 25 Feb 243-244 in Zaitha, Mesopatamia. Other Events:
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Notes:
At some point Gordian III became aware of his General Philip's intentions. Seeking a compromise he apparently offered to resign as Augustus and to reassume the position of Caesar (junior emperor) under Philip. But Philip was not interested in compromise. Knowing the outcome in advance, Philip put it to the soldiers to vote for whom they wanted, him or Gordian. And so on 25 February AD 244 near Zaitha on the Euphrates the soldiers elected Philip emperor and Gordian III was killed. The senate though was informed he had died of natural causes.
Source: lorenfamily.com
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