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Bookmark or Share- Magnentius - WikipediaMagnus 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.
- Roman civil war of 350–353 - WikipediaThe Roman civil war of 350–353 AD was a war fought between the Roman emperor Constantius II and the usurper Magnentius.
- Magnentius | Usurper, Rebellion & Defeat | BritannicaMagnentius 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.
- Magnentius - tribunesandtriumphs.orgMagnentius fought a final battle in 353 in the Battle of Mons Seleucus. His forces were defeated and Magnentius committed suicide by falling on his sword. It is believed that his brother was Magnus Decentius a usurper to the Roman throne.
- Magnentius | Encyclopedia.comMagnentius, 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.
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