Marcian — ܡܪܩܝܢܘܣ
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Marcian; ܡܪܩܝܢܘܣ; Marcianus; Marcian (emperor)
identifier: http://syriaca.org/person/2698
identifier: http://syriaca.org/johnofephesus/persons/2698
identifier: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcian
Byzantine Emperor who called together the Council of Chalcedon.
After the death of Theodosius II in 450, the influential generals Aspar and Ardabur brought Marcian, a member of their retinue, to the throne. In order to legitimise the new emperor, a marriage with Theodosius' sister Pulcheria was organised. Marcian convoked the Council of Chalcedon in 451 and ruled until his death in early 457.
floruit: 450-457
death: January 27, 457
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