Julian, Emperor of Rome

c. 331 CE–c. 363 CE · Constantinople (Istanbul)

Julian (331/332-363 CE), Roman emperor from 361 to 363 and the last emperor to favor traditional Greco-Roman religion over Christianity, was also a prolific author who wrote in Greek. His surviving works include philosophical and satirical essays, hymns, letters, and orations, reflecting his Neoplatonist convictions and his attempt to revive the old religion. He died on campaign against the Persians.

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Major post-1492 Sephardi center under Ottoman protection. Home of R. Yehudah Rosanes (Mishneh L'Melech) and many other Acharonim.

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