Constantius

Family: Romans · Role: senator and king of Britain · First appears: Book V 4–7

Life events

Constantius was crowned and married Helena, Coel's daughter.(Book V 4–7)
- With: Helena
- “After his decease, Constantius himself was crowned, and married the daughter of Coel, whose name was Helena.”
Constantius and Helena had a son named Constantine.(Book V 4–7)
- With: Helena Constantine, son of Helena
- “Constantius, therefore, having made her partner of his bed, had a son by her called Constantine.”
Constantius died and bestowed the kingdom upon his son Constantine.(Book V 4–7 · 📍 York)
- With: Constantine, son of Helena
- “After eleven years were expired, he died at York, and bestowed the kingdom upon his son”

sworn: Coel (Coel submitted to Constantius and agreed to pay tribute.) “Therefore, as soon as Constantius was arrived at the island, Coel sent ambassadors to him with offers of peace and submission, on condition that he should enjoy the kingdom of Britain, and pay no more than the usual tribute to the Roman state.”
married with Helena “After his decease, Constantius himself was crowned, and married the daughter of Coel, whose name was Helena.”
child: Constantine, son of Helena “Constantius, therefore, having made her partner of his bed, had a son by her called Constantine.”
with Coel (They concluded peace and submission terms.) “Constantius consented to this proposal, and so, upon their giving hostages, peace was confirmed between them.”

with Maximian (Constantius is identified as Maximian's kinsman.) “For in this manner did your kinsman Constantius, and several others of our kings who raised themselves to the empire.”

Extracted from the original text of The History of the Kings of Britain. Made with Rho MD.