When did Theodosius II die, influencing Pulcheria's marriage to Marcian?
26 July 450
15 August 451
1 January 452
25 December 453
Answer
Theodosius II died on 26 July 450. Pulcheria was his sister and, according to Byzantine law, she was the next in line to succeed him. However, Pulcheria had taken vows as a nun and did not want to become emperor. She therefore agreed to marry Marcian, a general in the Byzantine army, who was proclaimed emperor in her place.
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