D. Caelius Calvinus Balbinus
Augustus (AD 238)After Gordian and his son were defeated in Africa, the Senate continued its revolt against Maximinus by appointing two of their number to be co Emperor: Balbinus and Pupienus. The mob at Rome preferred a descendant of Gordian and elevated his young grandson instead. Balbinus and Pupienus were killed before the year ended
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