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  1. Emperor of the Roman Empire: Flavius Claudius Iulianus, also known as Julian the Apostate, was the last pagan Roman Emperor. Reign: November 3, 361 - June 26, 363 Born: 331 Constantinople: Died: June 26, 363 Maranga, Mesopotamia Predecessor: Constantius II, cousin Successor: Jovian, general present at the time of his death Wife/wives: Helena ...

  2. Apr 24, 2024 · Julian was a Roman emperor from ad 361 to 363, nephew of Constantine the Great, and a noted scholar and military leader who was proclaimed emperor by his troops. A persistent enemy of Christianity, he publicly announced his conversion to paganism in 361, thus acquiring the epithet “the Apostate.”

  3. Julian (Latin: Flavius Claudius Julianus; Greek: Ἰουλιανός Ioulianos; 331 – 26 June 363) was the Caesar of the West from 355 to 360 and Roman emperor from 361 to 363, as well as a notable philosopher and author in Greek.

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  5. Jan 25, 2021 · Home Ancient History. The Troubled Reign of Emperor Julian: The Last Pagan Emperor. Emperor Julian the Apostate was Rome’s last pagan leader. He came to power after many years of Christian rule and did his utmost to topple the Christian faith. Jan 25, 2021 • By Alice Bennett, MSt Late Antique and Byzantine Studies, BA Ancient History.

  6. www.britannica.com › summary › Julian-Roman-emperorJulian summary | Britannica

    As emperor Julian proclaimed freedom of worship for pagans and Christians in 361; he nevertheless promoted paganism over Christianity, against which he committed acts of violence and persecution. He introduced austerity to government, reducing imperial staff and overhauling imperial finances.

  7. May 15, 2007 · by. Julian, Emperor of Rome, 331-363; Wright, Wilmer Cave France. Publication date. 1913-1923. Publisher. London : Heinemann ; New York : Macmillan. Collection. kellylibrary; toronto. Contributor.

  8. Sep 23, 2022 · September 23, 2022 Natasha Sheldon. Julian the Apostate. Nephew of the Emperor Constantine, Flavius Claudius Julianus became Emperor of the Roman Empire in 361 AD. Emperor for less than two years, Julian is best remembered for his short-lived revival of paganism.