Marcian, Emperor (Eastern Roman Empire) : All Data

Marcian was the Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire from 450 to 457. During his reign, he faced several significant wars and conflicts. One of the most important wars was the Vandalic War, which took place from 455 to 456. This war was fought against the Vandals, a Germanic tribe that had established a kingdom in North Africa. Marcian's forces, led by the general Basiliscus, launched a successful campaign to retake North Africa and restore Roman control. Another notable conflict during Marcian's rule was the Gothic War, which began in 454 and continued beyond his reign. This war was fought against the Ostrogoths, who had invaded Italy and threatened Roman territories.