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This symbol has come to be associated solely with Christianity, but this may not reflect attitudes at the time: MacMullen argues that Magnentius was a Pagan, and that the Chi-Rho had been so de-Christianized by the mid fourth century that he could use it freely.
Magnentius was a usurping Roman emperor from Jan. 18, 350, to Aug. 11, 353. His career forms one episode in the struggles for imperial power that occurred after the death of Constantine the Great (ruled 306–337). Magnentius was a pagan of German descent who had achieved distinction as a soldier.
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Apr 5, 2021 · In AD 351 the war between Constantius II and Magnentius commenced. With a large force raised in Gaul and Germany, which outnumbered the army of his opponent, Magnentius marched eastwards and defeated Constantius II at Atrans as he tried to invade Italy. Constantius withdrew and Magnentius followed, leading to the bloodiest battle of the 4th ...
Nov 9, 2022 · This latter decision, aimed at winning the support of wealthy Italian pagans, proved to be a rather crude political maneuver, and earned Magnentius a reputation as a pagan himself. Despite his efforts Magnentius remained politically vulnerable.
While I am not pagan, some of my favorite historical figures are. In particular, I respect Genghis Khan as a brilliant military leader. As an aspiring diplomat, I am indebted to him for the invention of diplomatic immunity, and I intend to have a portrait of him in my office.
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Magnentius, a usurping emperor 350–3, was at his elevation an army commander in Britain. He was probably born at Amiens. In 350 he was proclaimed emperor by the Gallic cabal which deposed Constans. He crossed to the continent and was defeated by Constantius II at the costly battle of Mursa in Pannonia in 351. Source for information on ...
Dec 18, 2018 · Freydis Eriksdottir, for example, is not a well-known Viking leader but, in one story at least, she epitomizes Viking courage and the warrior ethos. Although many names could be included in a list of great Viking leaders, the twelve most notable are: Ragnar Lothbrok – c. 9th century CE. Ivar the Boneless – c. 865-870 CE.
