Constans

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Constans born?Circa 323 AD
2. When did Constans die?January 350 AD
3. What is the father?Constantine the Great
4. What is the co-emperors (augusti)?Constantine II (until 340 AD), Constantius II (337 AD - 361 AD)
5. Who was Constans?Constans was a Roman emperor and the youngest son of Constantine the Great, who ruled parts of the Roman Empire after his father's death.
6. How did Constans become emperor?After Constantine the Great died, the empire was split among his sons. Constans received Italy, Illyricum, and Africa, and later gained more lands after winning battles.

Constantine the Great: Roman Emperor (r. 306–337 AD) who legalized Christianity and founded Constantinople.
Augustus: The highest imperial title in the Roman Empire, signifying full emperor status.
Caesar: A junior imperial title, often designating an heir apparent or co-emperor with limited authority.
Praetorian Prefecture: A major administrative division of the Roman Empire, governed by a Praetorian Prefect.