Jovian

Monarch

0331 – 0364

70

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
Children
Religion
  • Christianity
Died
Feb 17, 0364
Resting place
Church of the Holy Apostles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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