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  • Marcian was the Eastern Roman Emperor from 450 to 457 AD.
  • He was born in Thrace, in modern-day Turkey.
  • Marcian married Pulcheria, the sister of the previous emperor Theodosius II.
  • He was known for his religious tolerance and efforts to reconcile the Chalcedonian and Miaphysite factions of Christianity.
  • Marcian successfully negotiated a peace treaty with Attila the Hun in 450 AD.
  • During his reign, Marcian reformed the tax system and reduced corruption in the government.
  • He also strengthened the defenses of the Eastern Roman Empire against external threats.
  • Marcian died in 457 AD and was succeeded by Leo I.
  • He was known for his simple and austere lifestyle, in contrast to the lavishness of previous emperors.
  • Marcian was a skilled military commander, having served in the army before becoming emperor.
  • He was also a patron of the arts and promoted cultural activities in the empire.
  • Marcian is credited with restoring stability and prosperity to the Eastern Roman Empire after a period of decline.
  • He issued a law that prohibited the sale of public offices, in an effort to combat corruption.
  • Marcian was the last Roman emperor to be elected by the Senate before the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
  • He was known for his fairness and impartiality in his dealings with his subjects.
  • Marcian was a strong supporter of the Orthodox Christian faith and sought to protect it from heresies.
  • He was praised by historians for his ability to make wise and just decisions in times of crisis.
  • Marcian is considered one of the more effective and competent Roman emperors of the fifth century.
  • His reign is often seen as a turning point in the history of the Eastern Roman Empire.
  • Marcian's legacy as a reformer and stabilizer of the empire endured long after his death.

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