Balbinus became emperor together with Pupienus in 238. Both men had to accept Gordian III as third emperor. Balbinus and Pupienus were killed by the Praetorian Guard.
Balbinus became emperor together with Pupienus in 238. Both men had to accept Gordian III as third emperor. Balbinus and Pupienus were killed by the Praetorian Guard.
| Preceded by | Head of state in Leiden as emperor of the Roman Empire with Pupienus and Gordianus III 238 |
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