Constans II, also called "the Bearded", was the Byzantine emperor from 641 to 668. Constans was the last attested emperor to serve as consul, in 642, although the office continued to exist until the reign of Leo VI the Wise (r. 886–912). His religious policy saw him steering a middle line in disputes between the Orthodox and Monothelites by refusing to persecute either and prohibited discussion of the natures of Jesus Christ under the Typos of Constans in 648. His reign coincided with Arab invasions under Umar, Uthman, and Mu'awiya I in the late 640s to 660s. Constans was the first emperor to visit Rome since the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476, and the last one to visit Rome while the Empire still held it.
Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse, Italy
Constans II, also called "the Bearded", was the Byzantine emperor from 641 to 668.
Historical Significance
Constans II, also called "the Bearded", was the Byzantine emperor from 641 to 668.
Events Before
BC Traditional date for the founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu
Emperor Jimmu, dʑim.mɯ ten.noꜜː]) was the legendary first emperor of Japan according to the Nihon Shoki and Kojiki. His ascension is traditionally dated as 660 BC.
Rashidun Caliphate, then the largest empire in history, ends with the death of its leader, Ali. Succeeded by the Umayyad
Rashidun Caliphate, then the largest empire in history, ends with the death of its leader, Ali. Succeeded by the Umayyad Caliphate.
The 4th Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, Ali ibn Abu Talib is struck on the head while praying at the Great Mosque of K
The 4th Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, Ali ibn Abu Talib is struck on the head while praying at the Great Mosque of Kufa, Mesopotamia by a poison-coated sword wielded by Ibn Muljam a Kharijite, dies two days later
Battle of Baekgang: Tang Chinese and Silla Korean forces defeat Baekje Korean forces and their Yamato Japanese allies on
Battle of Baekgang: Tang Chinese and Silla Korean forces defeat Baekje Korean forces and their Yamato Japanese allies on the Geum River in Korea, the last Japanese invasion of Korea for 900 years
Ildefonsus, Archbishop of Toledo, and later saint, reportedly has a vision of the Virgin Mary, who presents him with a p
Ildefonsus, Archbishop of Toledo, and later saint, reportedly has a vision of the Virgin Mary, who presents him with a priestly vestment
Events After
Greek scholar and new Archbishop of Canterbury, Theodore of Tarsus arrives in Canterbury with North African abbot Hadria
Greek scholar and new Archbishop of Canterbury, Theodore of Tarsus arrives in Canterbury with North African abbot Hadrian
St Vitalian ends his reign as Catholic Pope
Pope Adeodatus II (621–17 June 676), sometimes called Deodatus, was the bishop of Rome from 672 to his death on 17 June 676.
Deusdedit II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Deusdedit II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Visigoth King Wamba of Hispania successfully puts down a rebellion at Nîmes, the last rebels surrendering from the Roman
Visigoth King Wamba of Hispania successfully puts down a rebellion at Nîmes, the last rebels surrendering from the Roman amphitheatre [1]
Synod of Hertford holds the first general council of the Anglo-Saxon Church, issuing 10 canons
Synod of Hertford holds the first general council of the Anglo-Saxon Church, issuing 10 canons
More from the 660s
Rashidun Caliphate, then the largest empire in history, ends with the death of its leader, Ali. Succeeded by the Umayyad
Rashidun Caliphate, then the largest empire in history, ends with the death of its leader, Ali. Succeeded by the Umayyad Caliphate.
BC Traditional date for the founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu
Emperor Jimmu, dʑim.mɯ ten.noꜜː]) was the legendary first emperor of Japan according to the Nihon Shoki and Kojiki. His ascension is traditionally dated as 660 BC.
Battle of Baekgang: Tang Chinese and Silla Korean forces defeat Baekje Korean forces and their Yamato Japanese allies on
Battle of Baekgang: Tang Chinese and Silla Korean forces defeat Baekje Korean forces and their Yamato Japanese allies on the Geum River in Korea, the last Japanese invasion of Korea for 900 years
The 4th Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, Ali ibn Abu Talib is struck on the head while praying at the Great Mosque of K
The 4th Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, Ali ibn Abu Talib is struck on the head while praying at the Great Mosque of Kufa, Mesopotamia by a poison-coated sword wielded by Ibn Muljam a Kharijite, dies two days later
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 15, 668?
- Constans II, also called "the Bearded", was the Byzantine emperor from 641 to 668. Constans was the last attested emperor to serve as consul, in 642, although the office continued to exist until the reign of Leo VI the Wise (r. 886–912).
- Why is Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse, Italy significant?
- Constans II, also called "the Bearded", was the Byzantine emperor from 641 to 668.