Usurper of the Roman Empire (240)
This article is about the Roman usurper. For other uses, see Sabinian (disambiguation).
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.
References
- Meckler, Michael L., "Gordian III (238–244 A.D.)", De Imperatoribus Romanis
- "R16130 Gordian III". forumancientcoins.com. Retrieved Apr 20, 2019.