How did Julian die?
Natural causes
Mortal wound in battle
Poisoning
Execution
Answer
In 363 AD, during his campaign to restore the Roman Empire's eastern territories and challenge the Sassanid Empire's dominance, Julian was mortally wounded in combat against the Sassanid forces led by King Shapur II. The exact circumstances of his death remain uncertain, but he is believed to have been struck by a spear that penetrated vital organs while trying to rally his troops during the Battle of Samarra.
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