julian
julian — noun
1. the Roman emperor who ruled from 361 to 363 CE, known for rejecting Christianity
the Roman emperor who ruled from 361 to 363 CE, known for rejecting Christianity and trying to restore the old Roman religion — commonly called Julian the Apostate
In history class, Linh read about Julian, the last non-Christian emperor of Rome.
proper noun + appositive description after a comma
Julian died in battle against the Persian army at the age of thirty-two.
The reign of Julian lasted only eighteen months, yet he changed the direction of the empire.
Scholars still debate whether Julian was a brave reformer or an enemy of the Christian faith.
Many of Julian's letters and speeches have survived and are studied by historians today.
- Julian the Apostate
the standard epithet used by historians, emphasising his rejection of Christianity
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In historical writing, Julian is often referred to as Julian the Apostate (apostate meaning someone who has abandoned a religion) to distinguish him from other notable figures named Julian. He is the last Roman emperor who did not practise Christianity.