Constantius II

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Constantius II born?August 7, 317
2. When did Constantius II die?November 3, 361
3. Who was Constantius II and when did he become emperor?Constantius II was one of the sons of Emperor Constantine the Great. He became emperor in 337 CE, sharing the empire with his brothers at first.
4. What wars did Constantius II fight during his reign?He fought a long war against the Sasanian Empire in the east. He also fought battles against his brothers and later against the usurper Magnentius.

Arianism: A theological doctrine concerning the nature of the Trinity, particularly the divinity of Jesus Christ, deemed heretical by mainstream Christianity.
Usurpation: The act of unlawfully seizing and holding power, often through military force or political intrigue.
Sasanian Empire: A major Persian empire that served as a primary geopolitical rival to the Roman Empire for centuries.