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What was one of Julian's titles as a ruler in the West before becoming emperor?

  • Consul

  • Praetorian Prefect

  • Caesar

  • Tribune

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**Answer: Caesar,** a title traditionally reserved for the designated heir to the Roman Empire. Initially appointed as Caesar by Constantius II in 355, Julian held this title in the western provinces of the empire, serving as a subordinate ruler under the Augustus. This position granted him significant military and administrative responsibilities, foreshadowing his eventual rise to the imperial throne.
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