Carausius
Ca-rau'si-us, (Marcus Aurei.ius Valerius,) an
adventurer, born at Menapia, in Belgium, about 250 A. D.
Having been promoted to the command of a Roman
fleet, he made himself master of Great Britain and assumed
the title of emperor. After vain efforts to conquer
him, Diocletian recognized him by treaty. He was
assassinated in 293 A.D....
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Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Valerius Carausius (died 293) was a military commander of the Roman Empire in the
3rd century. He was a Menapian from Belgic Gaul, who usurped power in 286, declaring himself emperor in
Britain and northern Gaul. He did this only 13 years after the Gallic Empire of the Batavian Postumus was
ended in 273. He held power fo...
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A native of Gaul, born among the Menapii. His naval abilities
attracted the notice of Maximian, who gave him the command of
a squadron against the pirates. He proved, however, unfaithful
to his trust, and too much bent upon enriching himself.
Maximian thereupon gave orders to put him to death; but
Carausius, apprised of this in season, retired...
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