305-306.
[Born A.D. 250. Died at York, in England, A.D. 306. Aged 55.]
The father of Constantine, surnamed “the Great,” who was founder of
Constantinople. Constantius governed, as colleague of Diocletian,
beyond the Alps, and his dominion extended over Gaul, Britain, and
Spain. He died in England whilst preparing for an expedition against the
Scots. He was the best of the later Roman Emperors, having a regard to
the welfare of his people, and exhibiting no rapacity in his
administration. In religious matters he was mild and tolerant, showing
great humanity towards the Christians. He had excellent talents, and was
surnamed “Chlorus,” or “the pale,” from the pallor of his countenance.
[From the marble in the Capitoline Museum at Rome.]