# Marcian - Eastern Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/marcian
Reign: 450 – 457 CE
Dynasty: Theodosians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcian

Convened the Council of Chalcedon.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Theodosius II](https://roman-history.com/rulers/theodosius-ii)
- Succeeded by: [Leo I](https://roman-history.com/rulers/leo-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 455 - [Vandal Sack of Rome](https://roman-history.com/timeline/455-vandal-sack-of-rome)