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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. However, through negotiation with Theodosius I the following year he was made emperor ...
Magnus Maximus (Latin: Flavius Magnus Maximus Augustus, Welsh: Macsen Wledig) (ca. 335 – August 28, 388) was Western Roman Emperor from 383 to 388. In 383 as commander of Britain, he usurped the thro …
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"Magnus Maximus" 1. His name in Latin was Flavius Magnus Maximus Augustus 2. He went by Magnus Maximus. 3. His Brythonic/Welsh name was Macsen Wledig: Macsen the Emperor.
335 Birth in Gallaecia
Maximus 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. Near contemporaries described his dignity as offended when lesser men were promoted to high positions. David Peate has developed the hypothesis that Maximus was the grandson of a Spaniard who had earned the military title of Protector and the son of Iolinus, who was also Protector.
Marriage and Issue
Cawley reports that the name of Maximus´s wife is not known. Maximus' wife was recorded having sought spiritual counsel from St. Martin of Tours during his time at Trier. Her fate and name have not been preserved in definitive historic records. The same is true of Maximus' mother and daughters, other than that they were spared by Theodosius I.
Because the Saxons drove the Britons west into Cornwall and Wales, it is in the memories of those places that Maximus is recalled not only as a Roman emperor but as a "founding father." In fact he is shown as the "founding father" of several medieval Welsh kingdoms, including those of Powys and Gwent. He is given as the ancestor of a Welsh king on ...
Issue ascribed to Magnus Maximus
Cawley, the most authoritative source, reports that Maximus & his wife had one child 1. Victor, who was killed in Gaul in 388. Cawley adds that "Zosimus records that Emperor Theodosius awarded "dignitate Cæsaris" to "Maximum…filium Victorem". The Chronicon of Bishop Idatius records that “filius Maximi…Victor” was killed in Gaul in 388 by “Arbogastem Comitem”. The Chronicle of Marcellinus records that "Valentinianus Gratiani frater et Theodosius imperatores" defeated the rebel "Maximum tyrannu...
Issue ascribed to Macsen Wledeg
The first five listed by Peate 1. Peblig, or Publicus 2. Anthun or Antonius, of the Isle of Man, had son Eidinet 3. Victor, of Dyfed, d. 388 4. Dimet, had son Nimet of Dyfed, not mentioned in Bartrum 5. Sevira, born 370, Caer Gloui, Gwent, North Wales. (Welsh tradition) Sevira ferch Macsen, born 370, Caer Gloui, Gwent, North Wales; Seviram. Vortigern, king of the Britons 6. Custennin, listed by Bartrum as possible father of Owain and Eiludd 7. Owain Findd, listed by Batrum, had son Nor 8. Ann...
Other Children shown in WikiTree
1. Antonius Donatus Gregorius Donatus, born 357 2. Gratianna ferch Macsen, born 367
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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.
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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 ...
(Magnus) Flavius Magnus Maximus Augustus (Iulii), Macsen Wledig, Maximinianus II keiser av Vest-Romerriket (31 August 384 - 28 August 388), konge av Britannia and av Bretagne (383-385), greve av Bretagne (360) Born about 340 - Spania; Deceased 28 August 388 (Sunday) - Aquileia, Udine, Frioul-Vénétie Julienne, Italia,aged about 48 years old
Aug 3, 2009 · Magnus Maximus was a usurper against the Romans in the fourth century. Also known as Macsen Wledig, the historical figure Magnus Macsenus or Magnus Maximus became the basis for a number of Welsh ...
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