Marcus (son of Basiliscus)

Marcus (Greek: Μᾶρκος; died August 476) was the son of the Eastern Roman general and usurper Basiliscus and Zenonis. He was acclaimed caesar in 475 and later promoted to augustus, ruling 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.

Marcus
Solidus of Marcus with his father Basiliscus
Roman emperor of the East
Reign475 – August 476
PredecessorZeno, deposed
SuccessorZeno, restored
Western emperorsJulius Nepos (475)
Romulus (475–476)
DiedCappadocia
HouseHouse of Leo
FatherBasiliscus
MotherZenonis
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