Jovian
Monarch
0331 – 0364
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Who was Jovian?
Jovian was Roman Emperor from 363 to 364. Upon the death of emperor Julian the Apostate during his campaign against the Sassanid Empire, Jovian was hastily declared emperor by his soldiers. He sought peace with the Persians on humiliating terms and reestablished Christianity as the state church. His reign only lasted eight months.
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- Born
- 0331
Singidunum - Spouses
- Charito
(0361 - 0364/02/17)
- Charito
- Children
- Religion
- Christianity
- Died
- Feb 17, 0364
- Resting place
- Church of the Holy Apostles
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on July 23, 2013
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