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Nicene Christianity. 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.
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 · Magnus Maximus strikes a pose. Image via Panairjdde/Classical Numismatic Group (CC BY-SA 3.0) While Maximus raised his profile, Theodosius cannily consolidated his own power by marrying Galla, Gratian’s half-sister. Finally, he marched against Maximus, who’d given his little brother so much grief, in July 388.
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Magnus Maximus, known in Welsh as Macsen Wledig and dying on August 28, 388, served as the Roman emperor in the West from 383 to 388 after usurping the throne from Emperor Gratian. Originating from Gallaecia, his early military career was notable for his service in Britain under Theodosius the Elder during the Great Conspiracy. […]
The popular life of Magnus Maximus (known as Macsen Wledig in Welsh, Prince Macsen, or 'Imperator') says he was the son of a Romano-Briton named Lolelinus (Welsh 'Llywelyn'), who had travelled to Rome to take up a seat as an imperial senator. The legendary Coel Godhebog 'the Magnificent', was 'Lord of Colchester', and his daughter St Helen ...
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Aug 24, 2023 · Maximus’ revolt sounded the death knell for Roman control over Wales. His eventual defeat in 388 AD ushered in a new era defined by political fragmentation, increasing Irish raids, and the gradual loss of Roman infrastructure and culture. Although his separatist regime was short-lived, Magnus Maximus cast a long shadow over early medieval Wales.
