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Decentius
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about the life of Decentius
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Decentius, Emperor of Rome and provinces of the Roman Empire.
Name commonly known as: Decentius *** Latin Roman Name: Magnus Decentius *** Reigned as Roman Emperor /
Caesar: 350 - 18 August 353 (as Caesar under Magnentius) *** Dynasty / Historical Period:
The Constantinian dynasty (285 - 364) also called Neo-Flavian period *** Place and Date of Birth:
Unknown *** Name of previous Emperor: His predecessor or the Emperor before Decentius was
Magnentius *** Place and Date of Death:
18 August 350 following the Battle of Mons Seleucus at Senonae in
Gaul ***
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Decentius from the following facts and information about his life.
The Emperor Constans was put to death by
Magnentius, an
ambitious soldier, who at once assumed the name of emperor.
Magnentius gained power Britannia, Gaul, Hispania, Italia
and Africa. He was helped by a man who was believed to be
his brother -
Magnus Decentius. Decentius became a usurper to the Roman
throne having been raised to power by the Emperor Magnetius.
He was first made Consul and then Caesar in 350AD. Decentius
and Magnentius fought a final battle in
353 in the Battle of Mons Seleucus at Senonae in Gaul. Their forces were defeated
on 18 August 350. Magnentius committed suicide by
falling on his sword and
Magnus Decentius hung himself.
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