Magnus Maximus served in Britain and won victories against the Picts and Scots before being proclaimed emperor by the British legions in 383 AD. In Welsh legend he became "Macsen Wledig" — a great hero who dreamed of a beautiful woman in a distant land. He crossed to Gaul with most of the British army, defeated and killed Gratian, and ruled as western emperor until defeated by Theodosius I in 388 AD. His withdrawal of troops from Britain may have permanently weakened its defences.
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