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Constantius II

Constantius II , was Roman Emperor from 337 to 361. The second son of Constantine I and Fausta, he ascended to the throne with his brothers Constantine II and Constans upon their father's death....

Timeline of Events

351

3.15.351

Constantius II elevates his cousin Gallus to Caesar, and puts him in charge of the Eastern part of the Roman Empire.

9.28.351

Battle of Mursa Major: the Roman Emperor Constantius II defeats the usurper Magnentius.

355

8.11.355

Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor against Constantius II.

11.6.355

Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with the government of the Prefecture of the Gauls.