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Constantine II was the son of Constantine I. After the death of Constantine I, he and his two borthers Constantius II and Constans ruled the Roman Empire together. They decided to split the empire in three parts, with Constantine II ruling the west. He was gaurdian for his younger brother Constans, who ruled the middle. When Constans reached maturity, Constantine II didn't want to give up the rule in the middle and invaded Italy. He was defeated by Constans near Aquileia and died during an ambush.