c. AD 159–238
Gordian I
Roman Emperor
c. 79years, roughly
68%of the people on this site died younger
Gordian I was born in about AD 159 and died in about AD 238, so lived for roughly 79 years. Only the years are known, so treat this as a rough guide.
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Dates are from Wikidata (free to use under CC0), last updated 22 October 2026. Only the years are known for this person, so the ages here are approximate. Dates in old records are sometimes disputed.
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