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Constantius III
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about the life of Constantius III
Short Biography profile and facts about one of the most famous Romans of all, in the life of
Constantius III,
Emperor of the
Western Roman Empire
Name commonly known as: Constantius III *** Latin Roman Name: Flavius
Constantius *** Reigned as Roman Emperor /
Caesar: 421 for 7 months, as co-emperor in the west with
Honorius *** Dynasty / Historical Period:
Western Empire (394 - 476) which led to the disintegration of Roman
authority and the Fall of the Roman Empire *** Place and Date of Birth: Naissus (Serbia) *** Family connections / Genealogy
*** Married: Galla Placidia, the
half-sister of Honorius *** Children: Valentinian III and Justa Grata Honoria
Place and Date of
Death: 2 September 421
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Constantius III had married Galla Placidia, the half-sister
of Honorius on 1 January AD 417. Constans II was the eldest
son of the Roman usurper Constantine III and was appointed
co-emperor by him from 409 to 411. The general Gerontius had rebelled
against the Usurper Constans II, making alliances with
barbarian tribes. Gerontius advanced on Constans and his
father with the support of his barbarian allies. In the year
411, the joint forces of Constans II and Constantine's
troops faced the rebel, Gerontius, and were defeated at
Vienne. Constantius III marched into Gaul and drove
Gerontius back into Spain, before he could seize the throne,
where he was murdered by his troops. Constantius III then
marched into Gaul and forced the Visigoths into Spain.
Constantius III was appointed as co-emperor in the west with
Honorius in 421. However, his
reign only lasted for 7 months when he died on 2 September
421. Constantius III was a brave soldier and had retrieved
the western empire from the brink of disaster.
Constantius III
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