Youngest son of Constantine the Great
Historical person
Constans Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Constans, based on 14 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
Chronological biography
320
337
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome. Shares the empire with his brothers Constantine II & Constantius II
339
Gives Constantinople back to his brother Constantius
340
Death of Constantine II, kiled by Constans who now holds supreme power in the west
Constantine II marches against Rome
Constans ambushes Constantine II & kills him then throws his body into the river Alsa
Death of Constantine II, kiled by Constans who now holds supreme power in the west
342
Supports the anti-Arian cause against his brother Constantius
Defeats the Franks
343
Visits Britain, the last Emperor to do so
346
Makes a reconcilliation with his brother Constantius
350
Death of Constans, killed during a rebellion led by Magnentius
Death of Constans, killed during a rebellion led by Magnentius
Magnentius leads a rebellion during which Constans is killed. Magnentius is proclaimed Emperor by the legions in the Rhine & Danube
Titles and roles
Emperor
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.