Magnentius

Reece Period attributed: Period 18

Member of the House of Constantine dynasty.

Coins for this issuer were issued from 350 until 353.

Flavius Magnus Magnentius was of barbarian origin and joined Roman army. He was a general under Constans but in 350 rebelled and had himself proclaimed emperor. After Constans died, he was recognized by many of the Western provinces and wanted to take over the whole empire. He led his army against Constantius II but was defeated at Mursa in 351. After further losses, his soldiers deserted him, and Magnentius committed suicide in 353.

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• Preferred label: Magnentius
• Full names:
  • Flavius Magnus Magnentius
  • Magnentius
• Title: Consul of the Roman Empire
• Predecessor: Constans
• Successor: Constantius II
• Definition: Magnentius (Latin: Flavius Magnus Magnentius Augustus; r. 303 – August 11, 353) was a usurper of the Roman Empire from 350 to 353.
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• Other title(s):
  • List of Roman Emperors
  • Consul of the Roman Empire
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  • 353 deaths
  • Ancient Romans who committed suicide
  • 303 births
  • Suicides by sharp instrument in France
  • Frankish people
  • Flavii
  • 4th-century Roman usurpers
  • People from Amiens
  • Magistri militum
  • Imperial Roman consuls