Lucillianus (magister equitum)
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This article is about the father-in-law of Roman emperor Jovian. For his contemporary, see Lucillianus (fleet commander). For other uses, see Lucilianus.
Lucillianus (fl. 350–363 AD) was a high-ranking Roman army officer and father-in-law of the emperor Jovian. He fought with success in the war against Persia, and played a part in the execution of the emperor Constantius II's cousin, Gallus. In 361, Lucillianus was kidnapped by the emperor Julian and forced into retirement. He was recalled to service after the accession of his son-in-law Jovian in 363, and given a senior military command, only to be murdered that same year by mutinous troops in Gaul.
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Lucillianus | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Likely Pannonia, Roman Empire |
Died | 363 Remi (Reims), Roman Gaul |
Children | Charito, wife of Jovian |
Military service | |
Years of service | 350–363 |
Rank | Magister equitum Magister peditum |
Battles/wars | Persian wars of Constantius II |
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