Julian

last Pagan Roman emperor, reigned 361 to 363
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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], philosopher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,188 views/month, #5,511 of 1,000,298).[9]

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[10].
  • Julian died on June 26, 363[5].
  • Burial took place at Tarsus[11].
  • Julian's father was Julius Constantius[12].
  • Julian's mother was Basilina[13].
  • Among Julian's spouses was Helena[14].
  • A child of Julian was Flavius[15].
  • Julian held citizenship in Ancient Rome[16].
  • Julian's professions included politician[6].
  • Julian's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Julian worked as a writer[8].
  • Julian held the position of Roman emperor[17].
  • Julian held the position of ancient Roman senator[18].
  • Julian held the position of pontifex maximus[19].
  • Julian held the position of Caesar[20].
  • Julian held the position of Augustus[21].
  • Julian held the position of tribune of the plebs[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian is Account of the campaign against the Nardini[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian is Misopogon[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian is Cesars[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian is Account of the battle of Strasburg[26].
  • Julian is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Constantinople[2], Julian… Recorded date of birth include November 17, 331[3] and 331[10]. His father was Julius Constantius[12]. His mother was Basilina[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Roman emperor[17], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; ancient Roman senator[18], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; pontifex maximus[19], a high priest[32], in Ancient Rome[33]; Caesar[20], a noble title[34]; Augustus[21], a noble title[35]; and tribune of the plebs[22], a position[36], in Ancient Rome[37].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Account of the campaign against the Nardini[23]; Misopogon[24], a written work[38], founded in 0363[39]; Cesars[25], a literary work[40], founded in 0361[41]; and Account of the battle of Strasburg[26].

Personal Life

Among Julian's spouses was Helena[14]. A child of him was Flavius[15].

Death and Burial

Julian died on June 26, 363[5]. He passed away in Mesopotamia[4]. He is buried at Tarsus[11].

Why It Matters

Julian ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,188 views/month, #5,511 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 121 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[12]. Julian's mother was Basilina[13].

Who was Julian married to?

Julian's spouses include Helena[14].

What did Julian do for work?

Julian worked as politician[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
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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. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Charp238 · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14483 → l/la-persecucion-de-juliano
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  2. 5w ago · Dodro · 2026-08-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Library of the university of santiago de compostela authority id → 981013405067007712
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  3. 6w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 11w ago · DeltaBot bot · 2026-07-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Topic has template → Q140518202
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  5. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 13w ago · StarTrekker · 2026-06-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → Augustus, Caesar
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  9. 13w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id → 301268707
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  10. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 349941
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  11. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0437899-Julian-Apostata-331363
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  12. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, philosopher, writer
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  13. 21w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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