What Happened This Year 238

People Who Died in 238

Pupienus

Roman Emperor and co-ruler
Died
July 29th, 238 1786 years ago — None years old

Became Roman Emperor in 238 AD during the Year of the Six Emperors. Governed alongside Balbinus following the assassination of Maximinus Thrax. Their reign faced challenges, including the threat of the Goths and civil unrest within Rome. The co-emperors attempted to restore order in a turbulent period. Both were eventually killed by the Praetorian Guard due to dissatisfaction with their rule.

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Balbinus

Roman Emperor during the Crisis of the Third Century
Died
July 29th, 238 1786 years ago — None years old

Served as Roman Emperor from 238 AD during a turbulent period known as the Crisis of the Third Century. His reign was marked by a power struggle with another emperor and civil unrest. Balbinus was elected emperor alongside Pupienus by the Senate, following the assassination of the previous emperor, Maximinus Thrax. His rule faced challenges from both external threats and internal divisions, culminating in his downfall. After a brief tenure of about three months, both Balbinus and his co-emperor were overthrown and killed by the Praetorian Guard.

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