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Maxentius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius) (măksĕn`shəs), d. 312, Roman emperor (306–12), son of Maximian Maximian (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (măksĭm`ēən), d. 310, Roman emperor, with Diocletian (286–305). ..... Click the link for more information. . After Diocletian and Maximian had retired, the successor to Maximian, Constantius, died. The Romans, discontented with the shift of power away from Rome, supported Maxentius, who claimed the throne. His father came out of retirement to help him when Severus Severus (Flavius Valerius Severus), d. 307, Roman emperor (306–7). He participated with Galerius in an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Maxentius . Surrendering to Maximian (father of Maxentius) at Ravenna on the condition that his life be spared, Severus was ..... Click the link for more information. (d. 307) and Galerius Galerius (Caius Galerius Valerius Maximinianus) (gəlēr`ēəs), d. 310, Roman emperor (305–10). ..... Click the link for more information. came to force him to submission. Severus was compelled to surrender, and Galerius had to withdraw from Italy, while a fourth seeker for power, Constantine (Constantine I Constantine I or Constantine the Great (kŏn`stəntēn, –tīn), 288?–337, Roman emperor, b. ..... Click the link for more information. ) was persuaded to recognize Maxentius. Maxentius and his father fell out, however, and Constantine turned against Maxentius, whom he defeated (312) in the battle of Milvian Bridge. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Especially in the original plan of the 1350s of only three bays, the nave may have specifically referred to the huge three-bayed "Templum Pacis," as the Basilica of Maxentius in the Forum Romanum was known at the time (fig. 24 Victory over Maxentius gained Constantine supremacy only in the West; more than a decade passed until he won the entire empire in 324. |
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