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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
- Justina
- 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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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.
views 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. He crossed to the continent and was defeated by Constantius II at the costly battle of Mursa in Pannonia in 351.
Details. individual; ruler; royal/imperial; Roman; Male. Life dates. c.303-353. Biography. Western usurper emperor 350-353. Flavius Magnus Magnentius was of barbarian origin and joined Roman army. He was a general under Constans (q.v.) but in 350 rebelled and had himself proclaimed emperor.
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 ...
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.
