Julian

last Pagan Roman emperor, reigned 361 to 363
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Summary

Julian was born on November 17, 331[1], in Constantinople[2]. He died on June 26, 363[3], in Mesopotamia[4]. He worked as a politician[5], philosopher[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,994 views/month, #5,511 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 331[9]
  • Place of burial: Tarsus[10]
  • Father: Julius Constantius[11]
  • Mother: Basilina[12]
  • Spouse: Helena[13]
  • Child: Flavius[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[15]
  • Position held: Roman emperor[16], ancient Roman senator[17], pontifex maximus[18], Caesar[19], Augustus[20], tribune of the plebs[21], Roman consul[22]
  • Notable work: Account of the campaign against the Nardini[23], Misopogon[24], Cesars[25], Account of the battle of Strasburg[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Family: Constantinian dynasty[28]
  • Noble title: Augustus[29], Caesar[30]
  • Named after: apostate[31]
  • Commons category: Iulianus[32]
  • Participated in conflict: Battle of Strasbourg[33], Julian's Persian expedition[34]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Julian (emperor)[35]
  • Commons gallery: Flavius Claudius Iulianus[36]
  • Relative: Procopius[37], Flavius Dalmatius[38], Flavius Hannibalianus[39], Constantine the Great[40], Constantius II[41], Helena[42], Flavia Maxima Fausta[43], Hannibalianus[44], Dalmatius[45], Constantius Gallus[46], Constantina[47], Constantine II[48], Constans[49], Flavia Julia Constantia[50]

Why It Matters

Julian has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 121 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Works attributed to him include Against the Galilaeans[53], a written work[54], founded in 0360[55] and Misopogon[56], a written work[57], founded in 0363[58].

FAQs

Where was Julian born?

Julian's place of birth was Constantinople[2].

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 a politician[5], philosopher[6], and writer[7].

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [53] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [55] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [57] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · Charp238 · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14483 → l/la-persecucion-de-juliano
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  2. 7w 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. 8w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Babelnet id → 00035130n
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  4. 13w ago · DeltaBot bot · 2026-07-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Topic has template → Template:Julian (emperor)
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  5. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 118430
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  7. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 15w ago · StarTrekker · 2026-06-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → Augustus, Caesar
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  9. 15w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id → 301268707
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  10. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0437899-Julian-Apostata-331363
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  12. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, philosopher, writer
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  13. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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