Salutius | |
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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] |
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]
- ^ Jones, Martindale & Morris, p. 815.
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- ^ Jones, Martindale & Morris, p. 816.
- ^ Oxford Classical Dictionary, "Sallustius, author"