Allectus

AncientGeneralRoman Britain270 — 296

Killed Carausius, last Roman usurper in Britain.

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Quick Facts

Born

270

Died

296

Country

Roman Britain

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)47

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score42.5

Allectus — Complete Timeline

293 AD

Assassinated Carausius and seized powerPolitical Action◆ Major

Allectus, Carausius's finance minister, murdered him and proclaimed himself emperor of the breakaway British state. This coup ended Carausius's seven-year rule and initiated Allectus's own three-year reign.

AssassinationCoupUsurpation

Impact: regionaldestructive

296 AD

Defeated and killed by Constantius ChlorusWar

Emperor Constantius I Chlorus launched a two-pronged invasion of Britain. Allectus was defeated and killed in battle near Calleva Atrebatum (Silchester), ending the last Roman usurpation in Britain and restoring the province to the central empire.

BattleRoman BritainConstantius ChlorusEnd of Rebellion

Impact: regionaltragic