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Magnus Magnentius ( c. 303 – 10 August 353) was a Roman general and usurper against Constantius II. Of Germanic descent, Magnentius served with distinction in Gaul under the emperor Constans. On 18 January 350 Magnentius was acclaimed Augustus. Quickly killing the unpopular Constans, Magnentius gained control over most of the Western Empire.
- 18 January 350 –, 11 August 353
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- Disputed; See below
- Constantius II
Mar 25, 2024 · 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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Name: Flavius Magnus Magnentius. Born in February AD ca. 303. Became emperor on 18 January AD 350. Died at Lugdunum (Lyons), AD 353. Magnentius was born at about AD 303 around Samarobriva (Amiens) to an English father and a Frankish mother. He served in a barbarian unit under he rule of Constantine.
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Magnentius. views 1,337,800 updated. 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.
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Magnus Magnentius ( c. 303 – 11 August 353) was a Roman general and usurper against Constantius II from 350 to 353. Of Germanic descent, Magnentius served with distinction in Gaul under the Western emperor Constans. On 18 January 350 Magnentius was acclaimed Augustus.
Nov 9, 2022 · Magnus Magnentius was a Roman general and usurper against Constantius II from 350 to 353. Of Germanic descent, Magnentius served with distinction in Gaul under the Western emperor Constans. On 18 January 350 Magnentius was acclaimed Augustus. Quickly killing the unpopular Constans, Magnentius gained control over most of the Western Empire.
Apr 5, 2021 · Flavius Magnus Magnentius(AD ca. 303 - AD 353) Magnentius was born at about AD 303 around Samarobriva (Amiens) to an English father and a Frankish mother. He served in a barbarian unit under he rule of Constantine. During the reign of his sons Magnentius then rose to become staff officer and then a commander of
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