Salutius
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Saturninius Secundus Salutius (fl. 355–367) was a Roman official and Neoplatonist author. A native of Gaul, he had a successful career as a provincial governor and officer at the imperial court, becoming a close friend and adviser of the Emperor Julian.[2] Salutius was well versed in Greek philosophy and rhetoric, and had a reputation for competence and incorruptibility in office.[3][4] He authored a Neoplatonic religious treatise titled On the Gods and the Cosmos, in support of Julian's pagan reaction against Christianity.[5]
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Edict from Emperor Julian to Secundus, prefect of the Eastern Praetorium concerning the judgment of minor cases. Latin copy found at Amorgos. around 362 AD | |
Born | Saturninius Secundus 4th century |
Died | 4th century |
Nationality | Roman |
Occupation(s) | Bureaucrat and author |
Years active | fl. 355–367 |
Notable work | On the Gods and the Cosmos |
Office | Governor of Aquitania Governor of Africa Magister memoriae Praetorian prefect |
Children | 1 son[1] |
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