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Battle of Mons Seleucus 353

Battle of Mons Seleucus: Double Centenionalis Magnentius-XR-s4017
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year353Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraAncient (before 500)derived from year
LocationFranceNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictRoman civil war of 350–353Wikidata P361
ParticipantsRoman EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates44.4598, 5.7363Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Mons Seleucus was fought in 353 between the armies of the Roman emperor Constantius II and the usurper Magnentius. Constantius' forces were victorious. Support for Magnentius had been eroding since his defeat at the Battle of Mursa Major two years prior; after Mons Seleucus his cause collapsed and he killed himself.

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Location

44.4598, 5.7363 · France

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