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Magnus Maximus vs Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte leads by 30.1 pts · 2 figures compared
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Magnus Maximus
General · Ancient
52.3Total
Napoleon Bonaparte
General · Modern
82.4Total
Basic Information
Born
335
1769
Died
388
1821
Era
Ancient
Modern
Nationality
Western Roman Empire
France
Occupation
General
General
Civilization
Western
Western
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
54.1
94.0
Political (20%)
38.1
75.0
Influence (20%)
67.3
82.0
Legacy (20%)
51.0
78.0
Leadership (15%)
34.9
80.0
Strategy (15%)
69.4
93.0
TOTAL
52.3
82.4
Rankings
🥇
Napoleon BonaparteLeader
Mil: 94.0Pol: 75.0Inf: 82.0
82.4
🥈
Magnus Maximus
Mil: 54.1Pol: 38.1Inf: 67.3
52.3
+30.1 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
45
95
Win Rate
40
90
Expansion
30
95
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
15
95
Diplomacy
20
80
Economy
15
85
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
15
85
Global
10
90
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
20
95
Longevity
10
90
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
30
85
Stability
10
70
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
35
95
Tactics
40
98
Reform
20
92
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Magnus Maximus — Complete Timeline
383 AD
Defeat and execution of GratianWar◆ Major
Maximus's forces confronted Gratian near Paris. Gratian's army, largely composed of barbarian auxiliaries, deserted him. Gratian fled to Lugdunum (Lyon), where he was captured and executed on Maximus's orders. Maximus then controlled Gaul, Britain, and Spain.
Civil WarBattleUsurpation
Impact: regionaldestructive
Proclamation as emperor in BritainPolitical Action◆ Major
Magnus Maximus, a Roman general of Spanish origin stationed in Britain, was proclaimed emperor by his troops. He crossed to Gaul with a large army, challenging the legitimate Western Emperor Gratian. This act initiated a civil war in the Western Roman Empire.
UsurpationCivil WarRoman Empire
Impact: regionaldestructive
384 AD
Recognition by Theodosius IPolitical Action◆ Major
The Eastern Emperor Theodosius I, unable to immediately challenge Maximus, recognized him as co-emperor in the West. Maximus was granted control of Gaul, Britain, and Spain, while Valentinian II (Gratian's half-brother) retained Italy and Africa. This temporary peace lasted four years.
DiplomacyRecognitionRoman Empire
Impact: regional
388 AD
Invasion of Italy and defeat at the Battle of the SaveWar◆ Major
Maximus invaded Italy, forcing Valentinian II to flee to Theodosius in the East. Theodosius marched west and defeated Maximus's army at the Battle of the Save (modern Sava River in Croatia). Maximus was captured at Aquileia and executed.
Civil WarBattleUsurpation
Impact: regionaldestructive
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