 In 240, Sabinianus revolted in the African province, but the situation was quickly brought under control.In 241, Gordian was married to Furia Sabinia Tranquillina, daughter of the newly appointed praetorian prefect, Timesitheus.As chief of the Praetorian Guard and father in law of the Emperor, Timesitheus quickly became the "de facto" ruler of the Roman Empire.