Magnentius [SEP] manner of death
As a result of Magnentius' defeat, Italy ejected his garrisons and rejoined the loyalist cause. Magnentius made a final stand in 353 at the Battle of Mons Seleucus, after which he committed suicide by falling on his sword.
Following the suppression of Magnentius' rebellion, Constantius began to root out his followers. The most notorious agent he employed in this search was the "primicerius notariorum" Paulus Catena ("Paul the Chain").
Some sources state that Magnentius' father was a Briton and his mother
Magnentius, but his small force, composed of ordinary citizens and gladiators, was quickly defeated by Magnentius' "magister officiorum", Marcellinus. Nepotianus and his mother were put to death.
- Flavia Maxima Constantia, daughter of Constantius II, and wife of the emperor Gratian.
- Anastasia, daughter of Hannibalianus and Constantina.
Members Later emperors.
- Flavius Magnus Magnentius, an usurper who revolted against the emperor Constans, and was proclaimed emperor in AD 350. After his defeat by Constantius II in 353,