# Gordian III - Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/gordian-iii
Reign: 238 – 244 CE
Dynasty: gordian
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordian_III

A child emperor ruling through powerful advisers.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Maximinus Thrax](https://roman-history.com/rulers/maximinus-thrax)
- Succeeded by: [Philip the Arab](https://roman-history.com/rulers/philip-the-arab)