Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus(AD ca. 164 – AD 238) Little is known of Pupienus background. He was in his 60’s or 70’s at the time of his accession. He was a distinguished patrician, whose career saw him become consul twice, in AD 217 and 234, and which brought him the governorships of Upper and Lower …
Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus(AD ca. 170 – AD 238) The date of birth of Balbinus is not clearly known. One report points to the year AD 178, but AD 170 or 165 appear more likely dates. Balbinus was the son, either by birth or by adoption, of a high standing Roman named Caelius Calvinus (a …
Marcus Antonius GordianusSempronianus Romanus(AD ca. 192 – AD 238) The birth date of Gordian II in about AD 192. He followed a senatorial career and on this path became governor of the province of Achae and later consul. When his old father was made proconsul of Africa by emperor Maximinus he accompanied him there as …
Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus(AD ca. 173 – AD 238) Traditionally the birth of Maximinus is stated as having been either in AD 172 or 173, as was believed by the ancient historians. Today however there is some doubt if this truly was the case. It might indeed well have been that he was born as …
Marcus Julius Gessius Alexianus(AD 208 – AD 235) Marcus Julius Gessius Alexianus was born in AD 208 in Caesarea (sub Libano) in Phoenicia. He was the son of Gessius Marcianus and Julia Avita Mamaea, daughter of Julia Maesa. Just like his cousin Elagabalus, Alexander had inherited the priesthood of the Syrian sun god El-Gabaal. Alexander …
Varius Avitus Bassianus(AD 204 – AD 222) Elagabalus was born Varius Avitus Bassianus in AD 203 or 204 at Emesa in Syria. He was the son of the Syrian Sextus Varius Marcellus, who had become senator during the reign of Caracalla and Julia Soaemias.It was though his mother that Elagabalus should enjoy astounding connections. For …