Battle of Mons Seleucus

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Battle of Mons Seleucus
Date353
Location
Result Constantius decisive victory
Belligerents
Roman Empire Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Magnentius Constantius II

The Battle of Mons Seleucus was fought in 353 between the forces of the legitimate Roman emperor Constantius II of the line of Constantine I the Great and the forces of the usurper Magnentius. Constantius' forces were victorious, and Magnentius later committed suicide.

It took place in today's department Hautes-Alpes, Southern France.