| Philip II | |||||||||
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| Reign | 247–249 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Philip the Arab (alone) | ||||||||
| Successor | Decius | ||||||||
| Co-emperor | Philip the Arab | ||||||||
| Born | 237 | ||||||||
| Died | 249 (aged 12) Rome,Italy | ||||||||
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| Father | Philip the Arab | ||||||||
| Mother | Marcia Otacilia Severa | ||||||||
Philip II (Latin:Marcus Julius Severus Philippus; 237 – 249), also known asPhilip the Younger, was the son and heir of theRoman emperorPhilip the Arab by his wifeMarcia Otacilia Severa.
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When his father became emperor in 244, the 7-year-old Philip was appointedcaesar. In 247 he becameconsul, and was later elevated by his father to the rank ofaugustus and co-ruler.[2]The thousandth anniversary of thefounding of Rome occurred during their reign and great games and spectacles were planned for the celebration.[3]
Ancient historians say that Philip the Arab and Philip II were both killed in battle byDecius in 249.[4] Modern historians say that when news of Philip the Arab's death reached Rome, Philip II was murdered by thePraetorian Guard at the age of twelve.[2][4][5] Some argue that Philip II was sole ruler of the empire for thefall of 249.[4]
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Ramsay, William (1870)."Philippus II., M. Julius". InSmith, William (ed.).Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. Vol. 3. p. 273.
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| Preceded by | Roman Emperor 247–249 Served alongside:Philip the Arab | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by Gaius Bruttius Praesens, C. Allius Albinus | Roman consul 247–248 withPhilip the Arab | Succeeded by L. Fulvius Gavius Numisius Aemilianus, L. Naevius Aquilinus |
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