Pulcheria Aelia
399 – 453 · Generation XX
Pulcheria (AD 399 – AD 453). Married Marcian around AD 450. Ran her brother’s court from girlhood under a vow of virginity; chose Marcian as emperor and married him in name to crown him.
Parents
- Arcadius Flavius (377 – 408)
- Aelia Eudoxia (380 – 404)
Partners
- Marcian Flavius (392 – 457)