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The Battle of Mons Seleucus was fought in 353 between the forces of the Roman emperor Constantius II and the forces of the usurper Magnentius. Taking place in what is now La Bâtie-Montsaléon in department Hautes-Alpes, south eastern France, Constantius' forces were victorious, and Magnentius later committed suicide.

Background
Following his defeat at Mursa, Magnentius fled to Aquileia. Constantius was in no position to press his advantage due to the heavy casualties his army suffered at the Battle of Mursa Major. A general declaration of amnesty by Constantius brought a fleet from Italy. Once Magnentius reached Gaul

Battle
The armies met at Mons Seleucus. Constantius, after a bloody day, was again victorious, and Magnentius, deserted by his house-hold guard, took his own life on 10 August 353.