Julian (emperor)
| Julian | |
|---|---|
| Augustus | |
| Reign | 360 — 26th June 363 |
| Predecessor | Constantius II |
| Successor | Jovian |
| Born | 331 Constantinople |
| Died | 26 June 363 Samarra |
| Spouse | Helena |
| Dynasty | Constantinian |
| Father | Julius Constantius |
| Mother | Basilina |
| Religion | Greco-Roman polytheism |
Julian (Flavius Claudius Julianus, 331 — 26 June 363 sometimes Julian II) was known in Christian tradition as Julian the apostate, or Julian the Philosopher. He was Roman emperor from 360 to 363.[1] He is known for having favored Neoplatonic Hellenism over Christianity.[2][3]