Sabinian (proconsul)
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Sabinian | |||||||||
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Usurper of the Roman Empire | |||||||||
Reign | 240 | ||||||||
Predecessor | Gordian III | ||||||||
Successor | Gordian III | ||||||||
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Marcus Asinius Sabinianus or Sabinian was proconsul of the Roman province of Africa. In 240 he led a revolt against Gordian III. He proclaimed himself emperor, but after being defeated by the governor of Mauretania, his supporters in Carthage surrendered him to the imperial authorities.
References[]
- Meckler, Michael L., "Gordian III (238–244 A.D.)", De Imperatoribus Romanis
- "R16130 Gordian III". forumancientcoins.com. Retrieved Apr 20, 2019.
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