Licinia Eudoxia was a Roman empress born around 422 AD, known for being the daughter of the Western Roman Emperor Valentinian III. She became empress through her marriage to Emperor Marcian in 450 AD, which helped to strengthen political ties between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires. Eudoxia was influential in the court and is noted for her piety and involvement in religious matters. After her husband's death in 457 AD, she played a significant role in the political landscape of the time, navigating the complexities of imperial power and the challenges facing the declining Roman Empire.