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Jovian's Unexpected Rise
- Jovian, a relatively unknown captain of the imperial bodyguard, was surprisingly chosen as emperor after Julian's death.
- This was likely due to internal rivalries and the dire circumstances.
Julian's Pragmatism
- Julian, despite being anti-Christian, promoted Jovian, a Christian, showing pragmatism over religious intolerance.
- Good officers were scarce, and talent often outweighed religious differences for Julian.
Difficult Ascensions
- Jovian's ascension to emperor was one of the most challenging, comparable only to Galus's rise after the battle at Adrianople.
- Both inherited dire situations with a dead emperor, a present enemy, and a broken army.