Julia Urania

   IVLIA URANIA, η Ιουλìα Ουρανìа

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Personal and Family Information

Julia was the daughter of unknown parents. The date and place of her birth have not been found.

Her husband was Ptolemy of Mauretania. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their only known child was Drusilla (0038-?).

Notes

Note 1

Urania is only known through a funeral inscription, found in Cherchell, Algeria. The name Urania or Uranius is a name of Emesan origin. Julia Urania could be related to the Royal Family of Emesa (modern Hims, Syria). The Royal Family of Emesa, were at the time a leading kingdom in the Roman East and they also took the Latin name ‘Julius’ or ‘Julia’ to name various members of the family.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia English
    Source: Wikipedia English