Flavius Victor: Biography, Facts and Career
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Victor (died shortly after 28 August 388 AD) was a Western Roman emperor from either 383/384 or 387 to August 388. He was the son of the magister militum Magnus Maximus, who had become a usurper of the Western Roman Empire, in opposition to Gratian. Maximus rose up in 383, and was recognized as the legitimate emperor in the west by Theodosius I. Victor was elevated to augustus of the Western Roman Empire in either 383/384 or mid-387, making him co-emperor with his father. Maximus invaded Italy in 387, to depose Valentinian II, the brother and successor of the late Gratian. Because of Maximus' invasion, Theodosius invaded the Western Empire in 388. Theodosius defeated Maximus in two battles in Pannonia, before crushing his army at Aquileia, and capturing Maximus. Maximus was executed on 28 August 388. His death was followed quickly by that of Victor, who was executed in Trier by the Frankish general Arbogast.
Quick facts about Flavius Victor
- Full name: Flavius Victor
- Born: 0400-01-01
- Nationality: Ancient Rome
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q507675
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Who is Flavius Victor?
Victor (died shortly after 28 August 388 AD) was a Western Roman emperor from either 383/384 or 387 to August 388.
What nationality is Flavius Victor?
Flavius Victor is Ancient Rome.
When was Flavius Victor born?
Flavius Victor was born on 0400-01-01.
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