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Battle of Margus
285
285
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war or event

Roman Military Civil Wars

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modern country

When Aurelius Carinus, commander in the East, became Emperor, he was soon opposed by Diocletian, who was elevated by the Army of Asia. Setting out from Gaul with a large, well-disciplined force, Carinus defeated the usurper on the Margus (modern Morava) in Serbia. However, he was killed in the moment of victory by dissident officers and Diocletian was proclaimed Emperor.


   
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