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Marcian Ends Eastern Tribute

Hungary · Warfare / Roman Empire-Hun War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Attila the Hun450

Constantinople · Warfare / Roman Empire-Hun War

After becoming Eastern Roman emperor, Marcian stops the regular tribute payments that had been made to Attila and adopts a firmer policy toward Hunnic demands.

Names involved

Attila the Hun

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