Constantius II ruled the Roman Empire between 337-361 CE. He was the second son of Constantine the Great and Fausta. Constantius was a devout follower of Arianism Christianity. Ruling for 24 years, he was the longest reigning son of Constantine and therefore, arguably, the most successful.
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336 CETemple of Amun at Karnak closed by Roman Emperor Constantius II.
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337 CEAscension of Constantius II.
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19 Feb 356 CERoman Emperor Constantius II issues his decree ordering the closure of all pagan temples in the Roman Empire and prohibiting pagan rites associated with the former state religion of Rome. Contrary to popular opinion, this decree did not result in the immediate closure of pagan sites which took some time to go into effect.
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361 CEDeath of Constantius II.
