When was Pulcheria proclaimed Augusta?
When she turned 18
When she got married
When she became the guardian of her brother
When her father died
Answer
Pulcheria was proclaimed Augusta in 414 AD, when she became the guardian of her brother, Theodosius II. Theodosius II was only seven years old when he became emperor, and Pulcheria, who was five years older, was appointed his regent. Pulcheria's role as Augusta gave her significant power and influence over the Byzantine Empire, and she used her position to promote religious tolerance and to support the arts and education.
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