Constantine III
Byzantine Emperor during 641
Born
May 3rd, 612
1413 years ago
Died
September 18th, 411
1614 years ago — -201 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Byzantine Empire
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Ascended to the throne of the Byzantine Empire in 641. Ruled for a brief period during a time of significant transition within the empire. Faced with internal challenges and the rise of external threats, the reign was characterized by political instability. His rule followed that of his father, Heraclius, and took place in the context of ongoing conflicts with the expanding Islamic Caliphate. Constantine III's reign was marked by attempts to consolidate power and maintain the integrity of the empire amid these pressures, although the reign lasted only a few months.
Ruled as emperor of the Byzantine Empire
Inheritaded a troubled empire from Heraclius
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