Person

Carausius

d. 293 · 3rd century

Carausius was a Roman military commander of Menapian origin who was given command of the Channel fleet against Frankish and Saxon pirates around 285. Accused of keeping captured plunder, he declared himself emperor in 286 and ruled Britain and part of northern Gaul until he was murdered in 293 by his finance minister Allectus.

Carausius
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Roman BritainImpact, SummaryFranksMilitarySaxonsFoundation, Summary

Mentioned in 3 state histories

MenapiiRoman BritainCarausian Empire

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