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Constantine III (Western Roman emperor)
Constantine III was a common soldier proclaimed emperor by the Roman army in Britain in 407. He took troops to Gaul to face the barbarian invaders and won control of Gaul and Hispania, and Honorius briefly recognised him. His general Gerontius rebelled against him in Hispania, and he surrendered to Honorius's forces at Arles in 411 and was executed.
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