Philip II (Roman emperor)
Philip II (; 237 – 249), also known as Philip the Younger, was the son and heir of the Roman emperor Philip the Arab by his wife Marcia Otacilia Severa. Life. When his father became emperor in 244, the younger Philip was appointed "caesar". In 247 he became consul, and was later elevated by his father to the rank of "augustus" and co-ruler. Their reign took place during the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Rome, and great games and spectacles were planned for the celebration. Ancient historians say that Philip the Arab and Philip II were  both killed in battle by Decius in 249. Modern historians say that when news of Philip the Arab's death reached Rome, Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guard at the age of twelve. Philip II was sole ruler of the empire for the fall of 249. He was less than 12 years old when he became emperor.