Marcian

Summary

Marcian is a human^[1]. Born in Thrace^[2], he… he was born on 392^[3]. He died in Constantinople^[4]. He died on January 26, 457^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (978 views/month, #6,915 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Marcian's place of birth was Thrace^[2].
• Marcian passed away in Constantinople^[4].
• Marcian was born on 392^[3].
• Marcian died on January 26, 457^[5].
• Burial took place at Church of the Holy Apostles^[8].
• Marcian was married to Pulcheria^[9].
• A child of Marcian was Marcia Euphemia^[10].
• Marcian held citizenship in Byzantine Empire^[11].
• Marcian's professions included politician^[6].
• Marcian held the position of ancient Roman senator^[12].
• Marcian held the position of Byzantine emperor^[13].
• Marcian's religion is recorded as Christianity^[14].
• Marcian is recorded as male^[15].
• Marcian's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Marcian's family is recorded as Theodosian dynasty^[17].
• Marcian's Commons category is recorded as Marcianus^[18].
• Marcian's canonization status is recorded as saint^[19].
• The cause of death was disease^[20].
• Marcian's feast day is recorded as February 17^[21].
• Marcian's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Marcianus^[22].
• Marcian's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[23].
• Marcian's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[24].
• Marcian's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[25].
• Marcian's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[26].
• Marcian's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Thrace^[2], Marcian… he was born on 392^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Marcian's professions included politician^[6]. Positions held include ancient Roman senator^[12], a position^[28], in Ancient Rome^[29] and Byzantine emperor^[13], a historical position^[30], in Byzantine Empire^[31], founded in 0395^[32].

Personal Life

Among Marcian's spouses was Pulcheria^[9]. A child of him was Marcia Euphemia^[10]. His religion is recorded as Christianity^[14].

Death and Burial

Marcian died on January 26, 457^[5]. He passed away in Constantinople^[4]. The cause of death was disease^[20]. He is buried at Church of the Holy Apostles^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Marcian include Column of him^[33], a victory column^[34], in Byzantine Empire^[35].

Why It Matters

Marcian ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (978 views/month, #6,915 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

Entities named for him include Column of him^[33], a victory column^[34], in Byzantine Empire^[35].

FAQs

Where was Marcian born?

Marcian was born in Thrace^[2].

Where did Marcian die?

Marcian passed away in Constantinople^[4].

Who was Marcian married to?

Marcian's spouses include Pulcheria^[9].

What did Marcian do for work?

Marcian worked as politician^[6].