Andragathius Dies During Retreat
The commander Andragathius died while the naval and military position of Magnus Maximus collapsed during the campaign of Theodosius.
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388 in Roman Empire
Explore 13 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 388.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 388
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Assassination of Magnus Maximus
Death of Magnus Maximus, assassinated
Battle of Aquileia
Defeats Magnus Maximus, assassinated Emperor Gratian when he entered Italy
Consul
Appointed Consul
Death of Magnus Maximus
Death of Magnus Maximus, assassinated
Eastern Army Advances Against Maximus
Theodosius I led an expedition into the western Balkans to defeat the troops loyal to Magnus Maximus and restore Valentinian II.
Invasion of Italy
Magnus Maximus invades Italy
Invasion of Italy
Magnus Maximus invades Italy
Magister
Appointed Magister Officiorum
Maximus Captured at Aquileia
Magnus Maximus was taken into custody at Aquileia after military defeats ended his challenge to the emperor Theodosius I.
Maximus Defeated at Siscia
Forces defending the regime of Magnus Maximus were beaten near Siscia during the east to west campaign of Theodosius I.
Maximus Suffers Defeat at Poetovio
The army of Magnus Maximus suffered a further defeat near Poetovio as Theodosius pushed towards northern Italy.
Victor Executed After Fathers Defeat
Victor, the son and junior imperial colleague of Magnus Maximus, was put to death after his fathers regime was overthrown.
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