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Marcian Biography and Timeline

Follow Marcian through 3 dated historical records for Roman Empire.

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Marcian, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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450–451Years on this page

450 Succession

Emperor · House / House of Theodosius

Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire

Role range: 0450-0457

451

20 September 451

Battle of Chalons

Emperor · Chalons · Warfare / Roman Empire-Hun War

A combined Roman & Visigoth Army defeat the Huns

Role range: 0450-0457

451

Invasion of France

Emperor · Warfare / Roman Empire-Hun War

The Huns attack Gaul but are defeated by a combined Roman & Visigoth Army

Role range: 0450-0457

Records, sources and methodology

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