About Junius Bassus
Lived 250 – 400. Junius Bassus was a Roman politician.
Junius Bassus was a praetorian prefect of the Roman Empire from 318 to 331, during which time he also held the consulate. Several laws in the Codex Theodosianus are addressed to him. His son Junius Bassus Theotecnius was praefectus urbi, and his sarcophagus from 359 is one of the most decorative late antique sarcophagi adorned with two registers of Christian scenes.
He built the basilica of Junius Bassus on the Esquiline Hill in Rome, famous for its opus sectile decoration.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Junius Bassus?
Roman politician, consul 331
When was Junius Bassus born?
Junius Bassus was born in 250.
When did Junius Bassus die?
Junius Bassus died in 400.
What was Junius Bassus's occupation?
Junius Bassus was a politician.
What nationality was Junius Bassus?
Junius Bassus was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Junius Bassus (consul)
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