Sabinian (proconsul)

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Sabinian
Roman emperor
Reign240
Predecessor Gordian III
Successor Gordian III
Names
Marcus Asinius Sabinianus
Regnal name
Imperator Caesar Sabinianus Augustus
St. Jerome Punishing the Heretic Sabinian by Raphael, c. 1502-1503 Raffaello Sanzio - St. Jerome Punishing the Heretic Sabinian.jpg
St. Jerome Punishing the Heretic Sabinian by Raphael, c. 1502–1503

Marcus Asinius Sabinianus or Sabinian was proconsul of the Roman province of Africa. 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 surrendered him to the imperial authorities.

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