Marcian served as a personal assistant to whom before his reign?
Theodosius II
Aspar
Ardabur and his son Aspar
Pulcheria
Answer
Marcian was a Roman emperor who reigned from 450 to 457. Before his reign, he served as a personal assistant to Ardabur and his son Aspar. Ardabur was a powerful general and politician, and his son Aspar was also a general. Marcian was able to learn a great deal about politics and military affairs during his time as an assistant to Ardabur and Aspar.
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