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   Magnus Maximus (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.

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   Aug 6, 2016 · Print. Fourteen hundred years before Britain voted to leave the European Union, it tried (and failed) to Brexit the Roman Empire. Under the leadership of Spanish-born soldier Magnus Maximus, a chunk of the Western Roman Empire rebelled against its Italian overlords, but ultimately failed to stay independent for too long.

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   Who was Magnus Maximus?

   • Magnus Maximus ( 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.

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   Did Magnus Maximus rise to power?

   • The “Dream of Macsen,” one of the 11 tales in the medieval Welsh Mabinogion, tells a legendary version of Magnus Maximus’s rise to power. This article was most recently revised and updated by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Magnus Maximus was a usurping Roman emperor who ruled Britain, Gaul, and Spain from ad 383 to 388.

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   What did Magnus Maximus do in 383 AD?

   • In 383 AD, Magnus Maximus took advantage of turmoil in the Roman Empire to launch his bid for power in Britain. After replacing Gratian as Western Roman Emperor, Maximus would rule over an independent Roman empire based in Britain for 5 tumultuous years.

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   When did Magnus Maximus become emperor?

   • In the year 383, Magnus Maximus, who was serving in Britain, was proclaimed emperor by his troops. At the time, the Emperor of the West was Gratian, the son of Valentinian I, the Emperor of the East was Theodosius the Great. Maximus launched an invasion into Gaul and quickly achieved considerable success.

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Last Updated: Mar 26, 2024 • Article History. Died: Aug. 27, 388. 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.

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   Aug 24, 2023 · His rebellion accelerated the unraveling of ties to Rome, clearing the way for new Welsh kingdoms to emerge from out of the rubble. Maximus’ usurpation, defeat, and imprint on Welsh history and culture reveal how the fate of Wales fundamentally changed after 383 AD.

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   Magnus Maximus ( 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. Quick Facts Roman emperor (in the West), Reign ... Magnus Maximus. Solidus of Magnus Maximus marked:

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   Dec 27, 2023 · Home Ancient History. How Usurper Emperor Magnus Maximus Became a Figure of Welsh Legend. Magnus Maximus is best known to history as a usurper of the Western Roman Empire. However, he also features prominently in Welsh legend. Dec 27, 2023 • By Caleb Howells, BA Doctrines and Methodology of Education.