Constantius II

317 - 361  (44 years)

• Name	Constantius II
  Born	317
  Gender	Male
  Died	361
  Person ID	P44554538	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	10 Feb 2010

  
  

  Father	Constantine I
  Family ID	F4371	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Children	1. Constantius III
  Last Modified	21 Jul 2019
  Family ID	F4424	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Flavius Julius Constantius, Roman emperor, son of Constantine I. When the empire was divided (337) at the death of Constantine, Constantius II was given rule over Asia Minor, Syria, and Egypt, while his brothers, Constans I and Constantine II, rreceived other portions. He gained prestige by fighting successfully against the Persians. When in 350 the murder of Constans I threw the West into disorder, Constantius II defeated the usurping Magnentius, a German who had been a commander under Constans I, and became sole emperor. He delegated much power to his cousin Julian (Julian the Apostate) in Gaul. When a new dispute erupted with the Persians, Constantius ordered Julian to the East, but Julian?s men revolted and proclaimed (360) Julian emperor in the West. Constantius died in the Persian campaign in Cilicia, naming Julian as his successor. A confirmed Arian, Constantius vigorously repressed paganism and was involved in a struggle with St. Athanasius.