Invasion of Persia
Heads an invasion force of 90,000, never to return alive
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363 in Roman Empire
Explore 12 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 363.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 363
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March
May
Battle of Ctesiphon
2,500 Persians are killed to the cost of 70 Roman lives
June
Siege of Ctesiphon
Julian the Apostate calls off the siege of Ctesiphon
Death of Julian the Apostate
Death of Julian, in battle, the last Emperor to champion polytheism
Death of Julian the Apostate
Death of Julian the Apostate, in a skirmish retreating from Ctesiphon
September
Edict of Religious Freedom
Issues an edict of toleration & restores full rights to Christians in the Empire
Other events (month unknown)
Burial
Buried at Tarsus
Invasion of Persia
Julian the Apostate reaches the Persian capital Ctesiphon
Meletius Returns to Antioch
Bishop Meletius returned to Antioch after a change of emperor, although continuing ecclesiastical divisions repeatedly disrupted his episcopate.
Peace Treaty
Jovian accepts Shapur IIs offer of peace, 5 border provinces are restored to Persia
Rome War
Jovian accepts Shapur IIs offer of peace, 5 border provinces are restored to Persia
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor
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