Pupienus

Pupienus (c. 164–238) was a Roman general and senator, a victorious commander against the Sarmatians and German tribes who twice held the consulship and served as urban prefect of Rome, known for his severity. He joined the Senate committee coordinating resistance to Maximinus Thrax.

When the Gordians died in Africa, the Senate made Pupienus and Balbinus joint emperors in April 238. Pupienus took charge at Ravenna, and Maximinus was murdered by his own troops outside Aquileia.

Back in Rome, the two emperors quarrelled. In July or August 238 disaffected Praetorians killed both in the guard barracks, after ninety-nine days' reign.