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Constans II

630–668 · 7th century · Also known as Constantine the Bearded

Constans II was Byzantine emperor from 641 to 668, during the Arab conquests that took Egypt and threatened Anatolia. He moved his court west in 663, campaigned against the Lombards in southern Italy and resided at Syracuse in Sicily, strengthening Byzantine positions there, including Naples. He was murdered in his bath at Syracuse in 668.

Constans II
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Duchy of NaplesTheme of Sicily

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