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How long did Gordian III reign?

  • 6 years

  • 10 years

  • 4 years

  • 8 years

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Gordian III reigned for six years, from 238 to 244 AD. His reign was marked by political instability and military defeats, including the disastrous Battle of Misiche against the Sassanid Empire. Despite his short reign, Gordian III left a lasting impact on the Roman Empire, as his death led to the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political and economic turmoil that lasted for several decades.
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