Roman Empire - Gordian III was proclaimed sole emperor

Time: Sunday Jul 29, 238

Place: Rome

Details: The situation for Pupienus and Balbinus, despite Maximinus' death, was doomed from the start with popular riots, military discontent and enormous fire that consumed Rome in June 238. On July 29, Pupienus and Balbinus were killed by the Praetorian Guard and Gordian was proclaimed sole emperor.

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