Philip II (Roman emperor)
Roman emperor from 247 to 249
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Philip II (Latin: Marcus Julius Severus Philippus; 237 – 249), also known as Philip the Younger, was the son and heir of the Roman emperor Philip the Arab by his wife Marcia Otacilia Severa.
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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 | ||||||||
Life
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When his father became emperor in 244, the 7-year-old Philip was appointed caesar. In 247 he became consul, and was later elevated by his father to the rank of augustus and co-ruler.[2] The thousandth anniversary of the founding of Rome occurred during their reign and great games and spectacles were held for the occasion.[3]
Ancient historians say that Philip the Arab and Philip II were both killed in battle by Decius in 249.[4] Modern historians say that when news of Philip the Arab's death reached Rome, Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guard at the age of twelve.[2][4][5] Some argue that Philip II was sole ruler of the empire for the fall of 249.[4]
