Event Revolt of Marcian

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In 479 Marcian tried to overthrow Eastern Emperor Zeno and claim the throne for himself.

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  • January 479: The Prince Hoshikawa Rebellion was a power struggle for the Japanese Imperial throne following the death of Emperor Yūryaku in 479. The second son of the Emperor, encouraged by his mother, tried to seize authority by occupying the treasury, but was soon surrounded by troops of court officials, and was burned together with family members and other supporters.