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- He was killed in 388 in Aquileia, a city in the Western Roman Empire that is now in north east Italy.
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Jan 15, 2024 · Is this your ancestor? Explore genealogy for Magnus Maximus Augustus born abt. 335 Hispania Gallaecea, Western Roman Empire died 388 Aquiléia, Friuli, Western Roman Empire including ancestors + descendants + 2 photos + 6 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.
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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.
Feb 6, 2023 · Magnus Maximus (Latin: Flavius Magnus Maximus Augustus) (ca. 335 – August 28, 388), also known as Maximianus and Macsen Wledig in Welsh, was Western Roman Emperor from 383 to 388. As commander of Britain, he usurped the throne against Emperor Gratian in 383.
Jul 20, 2017 · 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.
Nov 26, 2017 · At some point she married Magnus Maximus, who was born c. 335 in Hispania Gallaecia, on the estates of his uncle, Count Theodosius (the Elder), and Flavius Iulius Eucherius to whom he was the son, and Marcellinus, his brother. [2] The year of the marriage is unknown, and is estimated based on suppositions of their son's age.
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Magnus Maximus (died Aug. 27, 388) 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.
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. […]
