Constans I

Constans I was the youngest of Constantine I's three sons and ruled the western portions of the Roman Empire from 337 until his violent death in 350. When his elder brother Constantine II invaded his territory in 340, Constans defeated and killed him near Aquileia. He was notable for his energetic personal involvement in frontier defense. Unlike his brother Constantius, he was a supporter of Nicene Christianity. Despite his administrative achievements, Constans became deeply unpopular with the army. In January 350 the general Magnentius was proclaimed emperor by troops in Gaul, and Constans was captured and killed near the Pyrenees.

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