Who passed over Anthemius after Marcian's death?
Zeno
Pulcheria
Aspar
Leo I
Answer
Aspar was a powerful military leader in the Eastern Roman Empire. After Marcian's death, he passed over Anthemius, the son-in-law of Marcian and his chosen successor, and instead chose Leo I as emperor. Leo I was a loyal supporter of Aspar and had been a close friend of his son, Ardaburius.
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