Philip The Arab, Roman Emperor From 244 to 249
By Dr. Heady Delpak
- Release Date: 2026-05-05
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
Philip I (Latin: Marcus Julius Philippus; c. 204 – September 249), commonly known as Philip the Arab, was Roman emperor from 244 to 249. After the death of Gordian III in February 244, Philip, who had been Praetorian prefect, rose to power. He quickly negotiated peace with the Sasanian Empire and returned to Rome to be confirmed by the Senate.
