Constantine II

Constantine II (316–340), second son of Constantine the Great and eldest by Fausta, was made caesar in 317 as an infant. From his court at Trier he campaigned against the Sarmatians, Alamanni and Goths, and in 337 allowed the exiled bishop Athanasius to return to Alexandria.

After Constantine I died in 337, he and his brothers divided the empire, taking Gaul, Spain and Britain. Claiming seniority over his younger brother Constans, he invaded Italy in 340 and was trapped and killed near Aquileia, after which Constans seized his lands and his memory was condemned.