Short Biography
about the life of Jovian
Short Biography profile and facts about one of the most famous Romans of all, in the life of
Jovian, Emperor of Rome and provinces of the Roman Empire.
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about the life of Jovian
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Jovian from the following facts and information about his life.
Julian the Apostatewas defeated by the Persians and was killed A.D. 363 on June
26th. His successor was Jovian
who was the Captain of the imperial Guard for Julian who was present at the time of his death.
The army supported ovian and proclaimed him emperor. Jovian
re-established Christianity as the official religion of the
Empire and issued an edict of toleration following the
hostility toward the Christians by Julian the Apostate.
Jovian was forced to make a humiliating peace treaty with
the Persians. This act horrified the Romans and cost Jovian
his popularity. Jovian died on 17 February 364, en route to
Constantinople, after a reign of only eight months. There
are many rumours that Jovian was murdered by being smothered
to death or poisoned with mushrooms. He was buried in
the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople. After Jovian's death
Valentinian I was proclaimed emperor at Nicaea.
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