Heraclius Constantine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Heraclius Constantine |
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| Emperor of the Romans | |||||||||
Solidus of Heraclius Constantine (right) with his father Heraclius (left)
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| Byzantine emperor | |||||||||
| Reign | 11 February – 25 May 641 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Heraclius | ||||||||
| Successor | Heraclonas | ||||||||
| Co-emperor | Heraclonas | ||||||||
| Born | 3 May 612 | ||||||||
| Died | 25 May 641 (aged 29) Chalcedon, Bithynia (now Kadıköy, Istanbul) |
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| Spouse | Gregoria | ||||||||
| Issue | Constans II Theodosius Manyanh |
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| Dynasty | Heraclian | ||||||||
| Father | Heraclius | ||||||||
| Mother | Eudokia | ||||||||
| Religion | Chalcedonian Christianity | ||||||||
Heraclius Constantine (born May 3, 612 – died May 25, 641) was a Byzantine emperor who ruled for a very short time. He was the oldest son of Emperor Heraclius and his first wife, Eudokia. He is sometimes called Constantine III by modern historians. However, the Byzantines themselves did not use numbers for their emperors.
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Becoming Emperor
Heraclius Constantine was made co-emperor by his father on January 22, 613. This meant he would rule alongside his father. Soon after, he was engaged to his cousin, Gregoria. She was the daughter of his father's cousin, Nicetas.
In 632, Heraclius Constantine became an honorary Roman consul. A consul was a high-ranking official in ancient Rome. At the same ceremony, his younger half-brother, Heraclonas, was given the title of caesar. This title was often given to a prince or heir.
A Short Reign
Heraclius Constantine became the senior emperor when his father, Heraclius, died on February 11, 641. He ruled together with his younger half-brother, Heraclonas. Heraclonas was the son of Heraclius's second wife, Martina.
Some of Heraclius Constantine's supporters were worried about Martina and Heraclonas. They feared that Martina might try to take power. The treasurer, Philagrius, advised Heraclius Constantine to write to the army. He told them to say he was dying and ask for their help to protect his children's rights to the throne.
Heraclius Constantine also sent a large amount of money to the army. It was more than two million solidi, which were gold coins. This money was meant to persuade the soldiers to support his sons after his death.
Sadly, Heraclius Constantine died after only three months in power. He passed away on May 25, 641, from tuberculosis. After his death, Heraclonas became the sole emperor.
Family Life
Around 629 or 630, Heraclius Constantine married Gregoria. She was the daughter of Niketas. They had two sons and possibly a daughter:
- Constans II, who later became emperor
- Theodosius
- Manyanh, who is believed to have married Yazdegerd III, a Persian king.
See also
In Spanish: Constantino III Heraclio para niños
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Heraclius Constantine
Heraclian dynasty
Born: 3 May 612 Died: 25 May 641 |
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| Preceded by Heraclius |
Byzantine emperor 613–641 with Heraclius, 613–641 and Heraclonas, 641 |
Succeeded by Heraclonas |
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| Preceded by Heraclius in 611, then lapsed |
Roman consul 632 |
Succeeded by Lapsed, Heraclonas in 639 |
