Gaius Julius Cicurinus

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Julius of the Caeline
Julius in a sacramentary c. 1100
Archduke of Urceopolis
BornGaius Julius Cicurninus
1 April 714 (attributed)
Urceopolis, Duchy of Urceopolis
Died24 July 800
Urceopolis, Archduchy of Urceopolis
Venerated inCatholic Church
Canonized24 July 1097, Urceopolis by Pope Urban II
Major shrineBasilica of Saint Julius, Urceopolis
Feast24 July
AttributesCrown, throne, scepter
PatronageUrcea, Urcean monarchs, Urcean politicians

Gaius Julius Cicurninus (714 – 24 July 800), commonly known as Saint Julius of the Caeline was the first Archduke of Urceopolis and last Dux of Urceopolis, ruling from his election as Dux in 749, then from his coronation as Archduke from 759 until his death in 800. He is considered the founder of the Julian dynasty.

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Early life

Marriage

Election as Dux

Incorporating the Gaels

Latin League Campaigns

Removal

Coronation as Archduke

Later life

Death and legacy

Veneration as a saint