Vol. 23 No. 1 (1997): XXIII - 1997, Fascicolo 1
Articoli

L’imperatore Giuliano e l’esecuzione di Fl. Artemio, <i>dux Aegypti</i>

Published 2015-09-10

Keywords

  • Flavius Artemius,
  • Julian (Emperor),
  • Alexandria

Abstract

An analysis of the extant sources proves that Artemius’ execution took place at Antioch in the early autumn of 362 AD. Ammianus’ report (22.11.2-11) tries to justify Julian’s decision, even altering the chronology as far as the revolt at Alexandria is concerned.