Aelia Zenonis

Lived from 5th century (uncertain date of birth) to 476/477 CE

Aelia Zenonis, was the wife of Basiliscus, usurper of the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire. Her sister-in-law was Empress consort to Leo I and mother to Ariadne. Her niece Ariadne was Empress consort to Zeno and mother of Leo II. Her origin is considered probably Isaurian.  After only 20 months (475-476 AD), Zeno (former emperor) returned to Constantinople to retake his throne without a fight by promising not to shed Basiliscus' blood. After a year of exile in Cappadocia, Zeno executed Basiliscus and his family without bloodshed. They were starved to death.

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Lived from 5th century (uncertain date of birth) to 476/477 CE

Aelia Zenonis, was the wife of Basiliscus, usurper of the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire. Her sister-in-law was Empress consort to Leo I and mother to Ariadne. Her niece Ariadne was Empress consort to Zeno and mother of Leo II. Her origin is considered probably Isaurian.  After only 20 months (475-476 AD), Zeno (former emperor) returned to Constantinople to retake his throne without a fight by promising not to shed Basiliscus' blood. After a year of exile in Cappadocia, Zeno executed Basiliscus and his family without bloodshed. They were starved to death.

Subject ID: 117367

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