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Philip II (238-249), also known as Philippus II and Philip the Younger, was the son and heir to Emperor Philip I, or Philip the Arab. When Philip I became emperor in 244, Philip II was appointed Caesar, and served as consul in 247. His father eventually elevated him to Augustus and co-emperor some time later.<br/><br/> Philip I was killed in battle with rival claimant Decius in 249, and when news of his death reached Rome the Praetorian Guard murdered Philip II. It was said that he died in his mother's arms, aged only eleven.
Philip II (238-249), also known as Philippus II and Philip the Younger, was the son and heir to Emperor Philip I, or Philip the Arab. When Philip I became emperor in 244, Philip II was appointed Caesar, and served as consul in 247. His father eventually elevated him to Augustus and co-emperor some time later.<br/><br/> Philip I was killed in battle with rival claimant Decius in 249, and when news of his death reached Rome the Praetorian Guard murdered Philip II. It was said that he died in his mother's arms, aged only eleven.