Constantius II Biography and Timeline

Birth of Constantius II

Birth of Constantius II, son of Constantine the Great

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Caesar

Appointed Caesar, junior Emperor

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Rule of Antioch

Given Antioch to administer

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Succession

Succeeds as Emperor of Rome, joint Empeor 337-350

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Rule of Eastern Empire

Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire

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Succession

Constantius II & his 2 brothers are acclaimed as Augusti

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Burial

Leads his fathers funeral procession

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Rule of Egypt

Becomes ruler of Thrace, Macedonia, Greece, Asia & Egypt after Constantines death

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Rule of Greece

Becomes ruler of Thrace, Macedonia, Greece, Asia & Egypt after Constantines death

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Rule of Macedonia

Becomes ruler of Thrace, Macedonia, Greece, Asia & Egypt after Constantines death

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Rule of Thrace

Becomes ruler of Thrace, Macedonia, Greece, Asia & Egypt after Constantines death

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Succession

Succeeds as Emperor of Rome, in the East. Shares the Empire with his brothers Constans & Constantine II. After his fathers death plays a part in killing members of the imperial family

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Constitution of Roman Empire

The triple rule of the Empire ends when Constantine II dies

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Rule of Empire

The Empire splits into the East under Constantius II & the West under Constans

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Dedication Council Meets at Antioch

A council of bishops gathered in Antioch during the dedication of a great church and promulgated several doctrinal formulae during the Arian controversy.

Succession

Defeats Magnentius & becomes the sole ruler of the Empire

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Verulamium Remains Occupied

The town retained Roman occupation during the fourth century, although its urban structure changed as imperial administration evolved.

Battle of Mursa Major

The armies of Magnentius and Constantius met in the Battle of Mursa Major. As a result of Magnentius defeat, Italy ejects his garrisons and rejoined the loyalist cause

Battle of Danube

Defeats his major rival Magnentius in battle

Civil War Weakens Rhine Garrison

Roman civil conflict in the reign of Constantius II weakened frontier security and helped create opportunities for Alamannic incursions.

Closure-Temples

Closes all pagan temples

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Succession

Becomes undisputed ruler of the whole Roman Empire

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Death of Constantius II

Death of Magnentius, falls on his own sword

Battle of Mons Seleucus

Magnentius made a final stand in 353 in the Battle of Mons Seleucus, after which he committed suicide by falling on his sword

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Suicide

Magnentius made a final stand in 353 in the Battle of Mons Seleucus, after which he committed suicide by falling on his sword

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Execution of Gallus

Has his Caesar executed then appoints Gallus half brother Julian to be Caesar. Constantius II becomes undisputed ruler of the Roman Empire

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Execution of Gallus

Constantius II becomes undisputed ruler of the Roman Empire

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Constantius Recalls Gallus From Antioch

Constantius II summoned the Caesar Gallus away from the eastern capital as distrust grew, and Gallus was subsequently executed.

Constantius Negotiates With Alamannic Chiefs

Constantius II conducted operations against Alamannic groups and sought settlements with leaders on the Rhine frontier.

Rebellion of put down the

Silvanus is killed when Constantius sends Ursucimus to put down the rebellion

Succession

Constantius II appoints his 23 yr old cousin Julian the Apostate as joint Casar

Rule of Mesopotamia

Succesfully attacks Mesopotamia

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Death of Constantius II

Death of Constantius II, dies near Tarsus in Galicia

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