The chaos of 406-407 AD saw the British army proclaim three successive emperors. Marcus was killed almost immediately; Gratian lasted four months; Constantine III — a common soldier elected because of his auspicious name — proved more durable. He crossed to Gaul in 407, stripped Britain of its remaining garrison, and achieved brief recognition as emperor. With him went the last Roman field army. Britain was never effectively regarrisoned.
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