An Arian barbarian general who controlled the Eastern Empire from behind the throne for at least 23 years. He handpicked Leo I as emperor expecting another docile puppet, but Leo systematically undermined him by recruiting the Isaurians. Aspar attempted to assassinate Zeno and infiltrate his troops before Leo finally summoned him and his sons to the palace and had them killed.
Also known as: Ardabur Aspar · Flavius Ardabur Aspar · Asper
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An Arian barbarian general who controlled the Eastern Empire from behind the throne for at least 23 years. He handpicked Leo I as emperor expecting another docile puppet, but Leo systematically undermined him by recruiting the Isaurians. Aspar attempted to assassinate Zeno and infiltrate his troops before Leo finally summoned him and his sons to the palace and had them killed.
“There was no question of Asper on the throne, he was both a barbarian and a fanatical Aryan.”
“them for the sack of Rome, Asper saw his chance, and persuaded the emperor to appoint Basiliscus”
“Asper, meanwhile, more unpopular than ever, tried to assassinate Zeno, and failing that,”
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