Who was Gordian III's predecessor?
Maximinus Thrax
Philip the Arab
Gordian I
Gordian II
Answer
Maximinus Thrax was the predecessor of Gordian III. Maximinus was a Roman emperor who reigned from 235 to 238 AD. He was a brutal and unpopular ruler, and his reign was marked by widespread discontent and rebellion. Gordian III was proclaimed emperor in 238 AD, following the death of Maximinus. He was a young and inexperienced ruler, and his reign was dominated by his powerful advisor, Timesitheus.
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