Constantine II

American  

[kon-stuhn-teen, -tahyn] / ˈkɒn stənˌtin, -ˌtaɪn /

noun

1. Flavius Claudius Constantinus, a.d. 317–340, emperor of Rome 337–340: son of Constantine I.

2. 1940–2023, king of Greece 1964–73, in exile 1967–2013.

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Constantine II British  

noun

1. official title Constantine XIII. born 1940, king of Greece (1964–73): went into exile when the army seized power in 1967. He was officially deposed in 1973 and Greece became a republic

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Example Sentences

On Tuesday, Prince and Princess Michael attended a Windsor service for the late King Constantine II of Greece - who, as Lady Gabriella's godfather, had attended her wedding to Mr Kingston.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

Moreover, Prince William, who has scaled back his public engagements since Middleton's surgery, canceled a public appearance for the funeral of his godfather, Constantine II of Greece.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2024

Constantine II of Greece died in January of last year at the age of 82.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Constantine II was 27 years old and had only recently ascended to the throne, in 1964, when he was forced into exile with a young family in late 1967.

From Reuters • Jan. 11, 2023

Constantine II makes war upon Constans; the former is slain, and Constans becomes ruler of the greater part of the Roman Empire.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)