Gordian, the 79 Year Old Proconsul of Africa

Gordian the first was a 79 year old proconsul of africa. He had been passed over by maximinius paranoid eye for good reason. His public achievement of note came when he served as edo, and he earned the love of the people for throwing a particularly awesome series of games. Gordian accepted on the condition that they also elevate his son to be his co emperor.