 In this conflict Licinius was supported by the Gothic prince Alica.Due to the intervention of Flavia Julia Constantia, Constantine's sister and also Licinius' wife, both Licinius and his co-emperor Martinian were initially spared, Licinius being imprisoned in Thessalonica, Martinian in Cappadocia; however, both former emperors were subsequently executed.After his defeat, Licinius attempted to regain power with Gothic support, but his plans were exposed, and he was sentenced to death.