Royalty · AD 612–AD 641

Heraclius Constantine

Byzantine emperor who ruled for only a few months

Did you know?His reign was cut short by tuberculosis, and his death led to a power struggle between his young son and his stepmother.

Heraclius Constantine (Latin: Heraclius novus Constantinus; Greek: Ἡράκλειος νέος Κωνσταντῖνος, romanized: Hērákleios néos Kōnstantīnos; 3 May 612 – 25 May 641), often enumerated as Constantine III, was one of the shortest reigning sole Byzantine emperors, ruling for three months in 641.

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Age at death: 29
Years since death: 1385

Born: May 3, AD 612
Died: May 24, AD 641
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Nationality: Byzantine Empire
Known for: Royalty

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Father: Heraclius
Mother: Fabia Eudokia
Spouse: Gregoria
Child: Constans II

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