History

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Glycerius

Glycerius: emperor of the West-Roman empire (r. 473-474).Names: date of birth and full name unknown 3/5 March 473: appointed by Gundobad Between 19-24 June 474: taken captive by Julius Nepos, resigned died after 480 Successor of: Olybrius Main deeds: 472 The military leader of Italy, Ricimer, takes…

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Glykon

Glykon or Glycon: snake god, associated with the Greek prophet Alexander of Abonutichus. Statuette of Glykon The cult of the snake god…

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Gobryas (satrap)

Gobryas (Old Persian Gaubaruva): satrap of Babylonia and the countries "across the river" (Euphrates). Achaemenid nobleman Gobryas was appointed in his important…

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Gordian III

Gordian III: emperor of the Roman world (r. 238-244). Gordian III Names: 20 January 225 or 226: Marcus Antonius Gordianus 1 February 238: Marcus…

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Gordium

Gordium: capital of ancient Phrygia, modern Yassihüyük.Phrygian capital Tomb MM ("the Tomb of Midas") Gordium is situated on the place where the…

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Gotarzes II

Gotarzes II: Arsacid king of the Parthian Empire (r.29?-51). Gotarzes II In 38 CE, the Parthian king Artabanus II died; his main achievement…

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