Constantine II

[ kon-stuhn-teen, -tahyn ]

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.

Constantine II

noun

1. Constantine II1940MGreekPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 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

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

Rumors began to swirl after Prince William canceled a public appearance on February 27 for the funeral of his godfather, Constantine II of Greece, the latest in a line of public engagements the prince has curbed.

From Salon

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

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

From Seattle Times

Greece's final king, Constantine II, has been laid to rest in a private funeral after he died at the age of 82.

From BBC