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Jovian

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Also known as Flavius Jovianus, Flavius Claudius Iovianus, Iovianus, Flavius Claudius Jovianus

Roman emperor from 363 to 364

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Flavius Claudius Iovianus, known as Jovian, was a male politician and Roman emperor who also held the position of Byzantine emperor. Born in Singidunum in 331, he was a citizen of Ancient Rome and spoke Latin. He held the noble title of Augustus and was married to Charito, with whom he had a son named Varronianus. His life ended on February 17, 364, due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. He is buried in the Church of the Holy Apostles.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ancient Rome
Place of birth
Singidunum
Spouse
Charito
Child
Varronianus
Occupation
politician
Position held
Byzantine emperor
Languages spoken
Latin
Noble title
Augustus
Image
Siliqua Jovianus.jpg
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place of burial
Church of the Holy Apostles
Commons category
Iovianus
date of birth
0331-01-01
date of death
0364-02-17
manner of death
accidental death
time period
Byzantine Egypt
name in native language
Flavius Claudius Iovianus
cause of death
carbon monoxide poisoning
described by source
Pauly–Wissowa
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Jovian (/ˈdʒoʊviən/; Latin: Jovianus; Greek: Ἰοβιανός Iobianós; 331 – 17 February 364) was Roman emperor from June 363 to February 364. As part of the imperial bodyguard, he accompanied Julian on his Persian expedition. Julian was killed in battle, and the exhausted and ill-provisioned Roman army declared Jovian his successor. Unable to cross the Tigris, Jovian made peace with the Sasanian Empire on humiliating terms. He spent the rest of his seven-month reign traveling back towards Constantinople, but died at Dadastana without reaching the capital city.

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