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Magnus Maximus [1] ( Latin: [ˈmaŋnus ˈmaksimus]; Welsh: Macsen Wledig [ˈmaksɛn ˈwlɛdɪɡ]; died 28 August 388) was Roman emperor in the West from 383 to 388. He usurped the throne from emperor Gratian . Born in Gallaecia, he served as an officer in Britain under Theodosius the Elder during the Great Conspiracy.
- Spring 383 – 28 August 388
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Mar 26, 2024 · Magnus Maximus was a usurping Roman emperor who ruled Britain, Gaul, and Spain from ad 383 to 388. A Spaniard of humble origin, Maximus commanded the Roman troops in Britain against the Picts and Scots. In the spring of 383, Maximus’ British troops proclaimed him emperor, and he at once crossed to
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Jul 20, 2017 · Definition. Magnus Maximus (c. 355 - August 28, 388 CE) was a Roman usurper and Western Roman Emperor from 383-388 CE. He was a prominent general in the Roman army, particularly in the province of Britain. In 383 CE he usurped the Western throne, rebelling against the legitimate emperor Gratian. Following Gratian's death, negotiations with the ...
Aug 6, 2016 · Under the leadership of Spanish-born soldier Magnus Maximus, a chunk of the Western Roman Empire rebelled against its Italian overlords, but ultimately failed to stay independent for too long. Maximus, though, inspired fascinating Welsh myths that turned him into a King Arthur- esque epic hero. History. First, let’s deal with the historic ...
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Magnus Maximus was a Roman emperor who ruled the West from 383 to 388 after usurping the throne from Gratian. He served in Britain under Theodosius the Elder and repelled barbarian invasions, but was defeated and executed by Theodosius I in 388.
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May 17, 2018 · Magnus Maximus was a British commander who led a rebellion against the western emperor Gratian in 383. He ruled the western Roman empire for five years until he was defeated and killed by Theodosius I in 388.
Learn about the life and reign of Magnus Maximus, a Spanish usurper who became emperor in AD 383 and was killed by Theodosius in AD 388. Find out how he rose to power, fought against Gratian and Valentinian II, and persecuted heretics and pagans.
