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 Upon becoming Emperor, Marcian repudiated the embarrassing payments of tribute to Attila the Hun (434&ndash;453), which the latter had been accustomed to receiving from Theodosius II in order to refrain from attacks on the eastern empire. Aware that he could never capture the eastern capital of [[Constantinople]], Attila turned to the west and waged his famous campaigns in Gaul in 451 and Italy in 452 while leaving Marcian's dominions alone.
-Marcian reformed the finances, checked extravagance, and repopulated the devastated districts. He repelled attacks upon Syria and Egypt in 452, and quelled disturbances on the Armenian frontier in 456. The other notable event of his reign is the Council of Chalcedon (451), in which Marcian endeavoured to mediate between the rival schools of theology.
+Marcian reformed the finances, checked extravagance, and repopulated the devastated districts. He repelled attacks upon Syria and Egypt in 452, and quelled disturbances on the Armenian frontier in 456. The other notable event of his reign is the Council of [[Chalcedon]] (451), in which Marcian endeavoured to mediate between the rival schools of theology.
 Marcian generally ignored the affairs of the western Roman Empire, leaving that tottering half of the empire to its fate. He did nothing to aid the west during Attila's campaigns, and, living up to his promise, ignored the depredations of Geiseric even when the Vandals sacked Rome in 455. It has recently been argued, however, that Marcian was more actively involved in aiding the western Empire than historians had previously believed and that Marcian's fingerprints can be discerned in the events leading up to, and including, Attila's death.{{ref|1}}

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 Through the influence of these generals he became a captain of the guards, and was later raised to the rank of tribune and senator. On the death of [[Theodosius II]] (408&ndash;450) he was chosen as consort by the latter's sister and successor, [[Pulcheria the Empress|Pulcheria]], and called upon to govern an empire greatly humbled and impoverished by the ravages of the Huns.
-Upon becoming Emperor, Marcian repudiated the embarrassing payments of tribute to [[Attila the Hun]] (434&ndash;453), which the latter had been accustomed to receiving from Theodosius II in order to refrain from attacks on the eastern empire. Aware that he could never capture the eastern capital of [[Constantinople]], Attila turned to the west and waged his famous campaigns in Gaul in 451 and Italy in 452 while leaving Marcian's dominions alone.
+Upon becoming Emperor, Marcian repudiated the embarrassing payments of tribute to Attila the Hun (434&ndash;453), which the latter had been accustomed to receiving from Theodosius II in order to refrain from attacks on the eastern empire. Aware that he could never capture the eastern capital of [[Constantinople]], Attila turned to the west and waged his famous campaigns in Gaul in 451 and Italy in 452 while leaving Marcian's dominions alone.
 Marcian reformed the finances, checked extravagance, and repopulated the devastated districts. He repelled attacks upon Syria and Egypt in 452, and quelled disturbances on the Armenian frontier in 456. The other notable event of his reign is the Council of Chalcedon (451), in which Marcian endeavoured to mediate between the rival schools of theology.

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−	~~WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS~~	+	:''Not to be confused with [[Marcion]] the heretic.''
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		+	The holy and right-believing Emperor '''Flavius Marcianus''' or '''Marcian''' (''c''. 390–January 457) ruled the [[Byzantine Empire]] from 450 until his death in 457. Upon ascending to the imperial throne, he convened the [[Third Ecumenical Council\|Council of Chalcedon]] to address the [[Monophysitism\|Monophysite]] controversy.
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		+	==Life==
		+	Marcian was born in Thrace or Illyria. He spent his early life as an obscure soldier. He subsequently served for nineteen years under Ardaburius and Aspar, and took part in the wars against the Persians and Vandals. In 431, Marcian was taken prisoner by the Vandals in the fighting near Hippo Regius; brought before the Vandal King Geiseric (428–477), he was released on his oath never to take up arms against the Vandals.
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		+	Through the influence of these generals he became a captain of the guards, and was later raised to the rank of tribune and senator. On the death of [[Theodosius II]] (408–450) he was chosen as consort by the latter's sister and successor, [[Pulcheria the Empress\|Pulcheria]], and called upon to govern an empire greatly humbled and impoverished by the ravages of the Huns.
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		+	Upon becoming Emperor, Marcian repudiated the embarrassing payments of tribute to [[Attila the Hun]] (434–453), which the latter had been accustomed to receiving from Theodosius II in order to refrain from attacks on the eastern empire. Aware that he could never capture the eastern capital of [[Constantinople]], Attila turned to the west and waged his famous campaigns in Gaul in 451 and Italy in 452 while leaving Marcian's dominions alone.
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		+	Marcian reformed the finances, checked extravagance, and repopulated the devastated districts. He repelled attacks upon Syria and Egypt in 452, and quelled disturbances on the Armenian frontier in 456. The other notable event of his reign is the Council of Chalcedon (451), in which Marcian endeavoured to mediate between the rival schools of theology.
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		+	Marcian generally ignored the affairs of the western Roman Empire, leaving that tottering half of the empire to its fate. He did nothing to aid the west during Attila's campaigns, and, living up to his promise, ignored the depredations of Geiseric even when the Vandals sacked Rome in 455. It has recently been argued, however, that Marcian was more actively involved in aiding the western Empire than historians had previously believed and that Marcian's fingerprints can be discerned in the events leading up to, and including, Attila's death.{{ref\|1}}
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		+	Shortly before Attila's death in 453, conflict had begun again between him and Marcian. However, the powerful Hun King died before all-out war broke out. In a dream, Marcian claimed he saw Attila's bow broken before him, and a few days later, he got word that his great enemy was dead.
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		+	Marcian died in 457 of disease, possibly gangrene contracted during a long religious journey.
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		+	Despite his short reign and his writing off of the west, Marcian is considered one of the best of the early Byzantine emperors. The Orthodox Church recognizes him and his wife [[Pulcheria the Empress‎\|Pulcheria]] as [[saint]]s, with their [[feast day]] on [[February 17]].
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		+	{{start box}}
		+	{{succession\|
		+	before=[[Theodosius II]]\|
		+	title=[[List of Byzantine Emperors\|Roman (Byzantine) Emperor]]\|
		+	years=450–457\|
		+	after=[[Leo I (emperor)\|Leo I]]}}
		+	{{end box}}
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		+	==Source==
		+	*[[w:Marcian\|''Marcian'' at Wikipedia]]
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		+	==Reference==
		+	*{{note\|1}} See Michael A. Babcock, ''The Night Attila Died: Solving the Murder of Attila the Hun,'' Berkley Books, 2005.
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		+	==External link==
		+	*[http://www.roman-emperors.org/marcian.htm Marcian]
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		+	[[Category:Rulers]]
		+	[[Category:Roman Emperors]]
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