Magenta is a town in Lombardia (Lombardy) region, northern Italy, just
west of Milan. Its name is derived from that of Marcus Maxentius, a Roman
general and emperor (AD 306-312) who had his headquarters there at Castra
Maxentia. The town was the site of the Battle of Magenta (June 4, 1859), fought
during the Franco-Piedmontese war against the Austrians (second War of Italian
Independence, 1859-61). The brilliant crimson aniline dye was discovered
shortly after the battle.
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