Battle of Mons Seleucus

Battle of Mons Seleucus

Infobox Military Conflict


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conflict=Battle of Mons Seleucus
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date=353
place=La Bâtie-Montsaléon, France
result=Constantius decisive victory
combatant1=Roman Empire
combatant2=Roman Empire
commander1=Magnentius
commander2=Constantius II
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The Battle of Mons Seleucus was fought in 353 between the forces of Constantius II and the forces of the usurper Magnentius. Constantius' forces were victorious, and Magnentius later committed suicide.

It took place in today's department Hautes-Alpes, Southern France.


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