Philip II (Roman emperor)

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Philip II
Augustus
Roman emperor
Reign247–249
PredecessorPhilip the Arab (alone)
SuccessorDecius
Co-emperorPhilip the Arab
Born237
Died249 (aged 12)
Rome, Italy
Names
Marcus Julius Severus Philippus
Regnal name
Imperator Caesar Marcus Julius Severus Philippus Augustus
FatherPhilip the Arab
MotherMarcia Otacilia Severa

Philip II (Latin: Marcus Julius Severus PhilippusCategory:Articles containing Latin-language text; 237 – 249), also known as Philip the Younger, was the son and heir of the Roman emperor Philip the Arab by his wife Marcia Otacilia Severa.

Life

Aureus of Philip II

When his father became emperor in 244, the 7-year-old Philip was appointed caesar. In 247 he became consul, and was later elevated by his father to the rank of augustus and co-ruler.[2] The thousandth anniversary of the founding of Rome occurred during their reign and great games and spectacles were held for the occasion.[3]

Ancient historians say that Philip the Arab and Philip II were both killed in battle by Decius in 249.[4] Modern historians say that when news of Philip the Arab's death reached Rome, Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guard at the age of twelve.[2][4][5] Some argue that Philip II was sole ruler of the empire for the fall of 249.[4]

References

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