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of Jovian, ca 363 , celebrates his fifth year of reign, as a good omen. Jovian actually reigned only eight months.]] Flavius Iovianus, Anglicized as '''Jovian''', (c. 332 - February 17 , 364 ) was a Soldier elected Roman Emperor by the army on June 26 , 363 upon the death of Julian . Julian had been mortally wounded during the retreat from the Sassanid territory, in a small engagement with the forces of Shapur II . Some accounts have it that on Julian's death Jovian's soldiers called out "Jovianus!" The cry was mistaken for "Julianus", and the army cheered Jovian, briefly under the illusion that the slain Emperor had recovered from his wound. As the Roman army was deep inside were to be occupied by the Persians, and the King of Armenia, Arsaces , were to stay neutral in future conflicts between the two empires. Jovian was a Christian , in contrast to his "apostate" predecessor Julian, who had attempted a revival of Paganism . He died on February 17 , 364 after a reign of eight months. EXTERNAL LINKS
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