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Philip the Arab

c. 204–249 · 3rd century · Also known as Marcus Julius Philippus

Philip the Arab was Roman emperor from 244 to 249, born in the province of Arabia in southern Syria. He made peace with the Sasanian king Shapur I after the death of Gordian III, fought the Carpi on the Danube, and in 248 celebrated the thousandth anniversary of Rome. He was killed in 249 in battle against his general Decius, who succeeded him.

Philip the Arab
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