This speech, which was delivered to Theodosius, had its effect at the time, much like that of the empress. As things were not prospering under Eudoxia's administration, Pulcheria was recalled four years later to take the reins of government, a role she carried out with much honor until her death, after having Chrysaphius beheaded. As for the beautiful and learned Eudoxia, tired of the court's changes, she returned to Palestine, where she lived and died with remarkable sanctity. 

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        Pulcheria, born in Constantinople on January 19, 399, and died on November 11, 453, is the sister of Theodosius II and a Byzantine regent, then a Byzantine empress following Eudoxia's flight. This text says that she in turn fled after Eudoxia's return to Constantinople, but no historical writing confirms this. This situation probably never existed.
        Eudoxia II, born around 400 in Athens and died in 460, is a Byzantine empress, and the daughter of Leontias and a fifth-century female scholar. Her growing influence with Theodosius, her husband, eventually earned her Pulcheria's hostility and her death sentence. She fled to Jerusalem. This text tells us she returned to Constantinople, but no historical trace confirms this. Her return to Constantinople probably never happened.
        Chrysaphius is an eunuch of the Eastern Roman court who becomes Theodosius II's Prime Minister. Exercising great influence over the empire's government during his rise, he pursues a policy of appeasement towards the Huns, costing the empire much more gold than any military campaign. Along the way, he amassed a vast fortune in bribes. Many ancient stories depict him as a sinister character.
        Theodosius II, born April 10, 401, and died July 28, 450, is a Roman emperor.
        Flavian of Constantinople is the patriarch of Constantinople from 446 to 449. He is recognized as a saint by the Orthodox Church.
        Ruga, Rugila, Ruhas, or Rua, known as Rugila the Great, who died in 434, is a king of the Huns, and the immediate predecessor of his nephews Bleda and Attila. Under his aegis, the Huns invaded Roman territory and, having reached Rome and threatened the Capitol, managed to be granted a tribute by the emperor. During an offensive against Theodosius II in Thrace, he is killed by lightning.
        Armenians are a people from the Caucasus and the Armenian highlands. They constitute the main population of Armenia. They are subdued by Ruga who forces them to join his army.
        The Magyars, or Hungarians, originally come from Central Asia and whose successive migrations, first to the Urals, then to the Black Sea, have eventually
                                              
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