Eugenius

Eugenius (died 6 September 394) was a usurper in the Western Roman Empire (392–394) against Emperor Theodosius I. While Christian himself, Eugenius capitalized on the discontent in the West caused by Theodosius' religious policies targeting pagans. He renovated the pagan Temple of Venus and Roma and restored the Altar of Victory after continued petitions from the Roman Senate. Eugenius replaced Theodosius' administrators with men loyal to him including pagans. This revived the pagan cause. His army fought the army of Theodosius at the Battle of the Frigidus, where he was captured and executed.

Eugenius
Tremissis depicting Eugenius, marked: d·n· eugenius p·f· aug·
Roman emperor
Reign22 August 392 – 6 September 394 (against Theodosius I)
PredecessorValentinian II
SuccessorTheodosius I
Died6 September 394
Frigidus River
Names
Flavius Eugenius
ReligionChristianity
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