Julian

last Pagan Roman emperor, reigned 361 to 363
Person human Q33941
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Julian

Summary

Julian is a human[1]. His place of birth was Constantinople[2]. He was born on November 17, 331[3]. He died in Mesopotamia[4]. He died on June 26, 363[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,790 views/month, #5,511 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Constantinople[2], Julian…
  • Julian died in Mesopotamia[4].
  • Julian was born on November 17, 331[3].
  • Julian was born on 331[9].
  • Julian died on June 26, 363[5].
  • Burial took place at Tarsus[10].
  • Julian's father was Julius Constantius[11].
  • Julian's mother was Basilina[12].
  • Among Julian's spouses was Helena[13].
  • A child of Julian was Flavius[14].
  • Julian held citizenship in Ancient Rome[15].
  • Julian's professions included politician[6].
  • Julian's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Julian held the position of Roman emperor[16].
  • Julian held the position of ancient Roman senator[17].
  • Julian held the position of pontifex maximus[18].
  • Julian held the position of Caesar[19].
  • Julian held the position of Augustus[20].
  • Julian held the position of tribune of the plebs[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian is Account of the campaign against the Nardini[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian is Misopogon[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian is Cesars[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian is Account of the battle of Strasburg[25].
  • Julian is recorded as male[26].
  • Julian's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Constantinople[2], Julian… Recorded date of birth include November 17, 331[3] and 331[9]. His father was Julius Constantius[11]. His mother was Basilina[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and philosopher[7]. Positions held include Roman emperor[16], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; ancient Roman senator[17], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; pontifex maximus[18], a high priest[32], in Ancient Rome[33]; Caesar[19], a noble title[34]; Augustus[20], a noble title[35]; and tribune of the plebs[21], a position[36], in Ancient Rome[37].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Account of the campaign against the Nardini[22]; Misopogon[23], a written work[38], founded in 0363[39]; Cesars[24], a literary work[40], founded in 0361[41]; and Account of the battle of Strasburg[25].

Personal Life

Among Julian's spouses was Helena[13]. A child of him was Flavius[14].

Death and Burial

Julian died on June 26, 363[5]. He passed away in Mesopotamia[4]. He is buried at Tarsus[10].

Why It Matters

Julian ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,790 views/month, #5,511 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 101 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Works attributed to him include Against the Galilaeans[44], a written work[45], founded in 0360[46] and Misopogon[47], a written work[48], founded in 0363[49].

FAQs

Where was Julian born?

Born in Constantinople[2], Julian…

Where did Julian die?

Julian passed away in Mesopotamia[4].

Who were Julian's parents?

Julian's father was Julius Constantius[11]. Julian's mother was Basilina[12].

Who was Julian married to?

Julian's spouses include Helena[13].

What did Julian do for work?

Julian worked as politician[6] and philosopher[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Q87326431. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Q87326431. wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Q24512618. wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Julian, Flavius ​​Claudius. wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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