40. Constantine II Emperor of Rome, 50G Grandfather, M. Born in Feb 0317 in Arelate, Viennensis [now Arles, Fr.]. Constantine II Emperor of died in 0340, he was 22.
Roman emperor from 337 to 340.
The second son of Constantine the Great (ruled 306-337), he was given the title of caesar by his father on March 1, 317. When Constantine the Great died in 337, Constantine II and his brothers, Constans and Constantius II, each adopted the title augustus and divided the empire among themselves. Constantine II became ruler of Britain, Gaul, and Spain. He soon claimed Italy and Africa from Constans and, early in 340, unexpectedly invaded Italy. Penetrating to Aquileia, Constantine was met by the vanguard of the army of Constans and was killed in the ensuing battle.
Constantine II Emperor of married Fausta, 50G Grandmother, F.
