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Emperor Constantius II dies of a fever at Mopsuestia in Cilicia; on his deathbed he is baptised and declares his cousin Julian rightful successor.
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Constantius II
Roman emperor from 337 to 361
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Fever
Raised body temperature cause by disease
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Mopsuestia
Ancient city in Cilicia Campestris, Turkey
Mopsuestia is an ancient city in Cilicia Campestris on the Pyramus River located approximately 20 km (12 mi) east of ancient Antiochia in Cilicia. From the city's harbor, the river is navigable to the Mediterranean Sea, a distance of over 40 km (24 mi).Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Cilicia
Geographical region in Turkey
Cilicia is a geographical region of southern Anatolia in West Asia, extending inland from the northeastern coasts of the Mediterranean Sea. Cilicia borders Pamphylia to the west, Lycaonia and Cappadocia the north, Commagene to the north-east, Syria to the east and the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Baptism
Christian rite of initiation into the Church
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Julian (emperor)
Roman emperor from 361 to 363, Neoplatonic philosopher
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