Marcus
Emperor of The Eastern Roman Empire | Royal
Marcus (died August 476)
Marcus was the son of the Eastern Roman general and usurper Basiliscus and his wife Zenonis. He was acclaimed caesar in 475 and later promoted to augustus. He ruled as junior co-emperor to his father. When Zeno reoccupied Constantinople in late August 476, Marcus, with his parents, hid in a church. Zeno swore he would not spill their blood, and instead had them exiled to Limnae in Cappadocia, where they were then starved to death.
Subject ID: 160433
MoreMarcus (died August 476)
Marcus was the son of the Eastern Roman general and usurper Basiliscus and his wife Zenonis. He was acclaimed caesar in 475 and later promoted to augustus. He ruled as junior co-emperor to his father. When Zeno reoccupied Constantinople in late August 476, Marcus, with his parents, hid in a church. Zeno swore he would not spill their blood, and instead had them exiled to Limnae in Cappadocia, where they were then starved to death.
Subject ID: 160433
Subject ID: 160433
