armour, Julian plunged into the fray shouting encouragement to his men. Just as the Persians were beginning to pull out with heavy losses, Julian was struck in the side by a flying spear. He died before midnight, on June 26, 363. Ultimately the campaign failed and the Romans were forced to ask for peace under unfavourable terms. Citations General and cited references Bowersock, Glen Warren. Julian the Apostate. London, 1978. Ctesiphon 363 4th century in Iran Ctesiphon 363 Ancient history of Iraq Ctesiphon 363 Julian (emperor) Julian's Persian expedition Sieges of Ctesiphon