Sabinian | |
Full Name: | Marcus Asinius Sabinianus |
Moretext: | self-proclaimed |
Succession: | Roman emperor |
Reign: | 240 |
Predecessor: | Gordian III |
Successor: | Gordian III |
Regnal Name: | Imperator Caesar Sabinianus Augustus |
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.