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Marcus Pupienus Africanus

150 – 300

Consul of the Roman Empire

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About Marcus Pupienus Africanus

Lived 150 – 300. Marcus Pupienus Africanus was a Roman politician.

Marcus Pupienus Africanus Maximus (c. 200 – aft. 236 AD) was a Roman senator.

Life He was consul ordinarius in 236 as the colleague of emperor Maximinus I. Maximus was the son of Pupienus, later emperor, and Sextia Cethegilla.

He married Cornelia Marullina, born c. 205, daughter of Lucius Cornelius Cossonius Scipio Salvidius Orfitus and wife, and had two children: Pupiena Sextia Paulina Cethegilla, born c. 225 and named after her paternal aunt, who married Marcus Maecius Probus, and Publius Pupienus Maximus.

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Important facts

Born
150
Birth century
2nd century
Died
300
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Ancient Rome
Positions held
Ancient Roman senator, Roman consul

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marcus Pupienus Africanus?

consul of the Roman Empire

When was Marcus Pupienus Africanus born?

Marcus Pupienus Africanus was born in 150.

When did Marcus Pupienus Africanus die?

Marcus Pupienus Africanus died in 300.

What was Marcus Pupienus Africanus's occupation?

Marcus Pupienus Africanus was a politician.

What nationality was Marcus Pupienus Africanus?

Marcus Pupienus Africanus was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marcus Pupienus Africanus

· Wikidata: Q1233605

· DBpedia: Marcus Pupienus Africanus Maximus

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