Marcus Asinius Sabinianus or Sabinian was
proconsul
A proconsul was an official of ancient Rome who acted on behalf of a consul. A proconsul was typically a former consul. The term is also used in recent history for officials with delegated authority.
In the Roman Republic, military command, or ...
of the Roman province of
Africa
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. In 240 he led a revolt against
Gordian III. He proclaimed himself emperor, but after being defeated by the governor of
Mauretania, his supporters in
Carthage
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surrendered him to the imperial authorities.
References
Meckler, Michael L., "Gordian III (238–244 A.D.)", ''De Imperatoribus Romanis''*
240s deaths
Year of birth unknown
3rd-century Roman usurpers
Crisis of the Third Century
Asinii
Self-proclaimed monarchy
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