Marcian (450–457 CE)

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Marcian (450–457 CE)

Marcian was Roman emperor of the East from 450 to 457. Very little of his life before becoming emperor is known, other than that he was a domesticus who served under the commanders Ardabur and his son Aspar for fifteen years. 

Born: 392 CE, Thrace

Died: 27 January 457 CE, Constantinople

Spouse: Pulcheria (m. 450 CE–453 CE)

Children: Marcia Euphemia

Grandchildren: Marcianus, Alypia, Anthemiolus, Romulus, Procopius Anthemius