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Marcus Julius Philippus, Roman Emperor (c. 204 - 249)

Alias Philip I (the Arab) [alias]

Roman Emperor 244-249. Philip the Arab is known for celebrating the city of Rome's 1000th anniversary and making peace with Persia. Dictionary of National Biography entry: http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780198606413.001.0001/acref-9780198606413-e-3420# Other biography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_the_Arab Relationships: Marcus Julius Philippus was a employed by Gordian III (225-238)

Decius (Trajan Decius) (c. 201-251) was a employed by Marcus Julius Philippus
Philippus II (238-249) was a son of Marcus Julius Philippus
Marcia Otacilia Severa (-fl. 249) was a wife of Marcus Julius Philippus
References in Documents:
18th-c coin catalogue (Canterbury Cathedral Lit MS E 16d)
Coins of Marcus Julius Philippus the Father.
190 Head of Philippus. ............ PHILIPPVS AVG. Reverse a standing Figure holding Ears of Corn over a Vase or Corn Measure full of Corn. on her left Arm a Cornucopia. S.C. ANN ..... AVG. ie Annona Aug. Bargrave
191 Head of Philippus. IMP. M. IVL. PHILIPPVS ..... AVG Reverse a Pillar erected upon it inscribed. COS III. S.   C. ................ S AVGG. a good deal has been taken off this Coin. theThe Legend on the Reverse was SAECVLARES. AVGG. Bargrave
Musaeum Tradescantianum (1656) M. Jul: Philippus.
Musaeum Tradescantianum (1656) M. Jul: Philippus. 1. 2.