He gained popular favour by a judicious remission of taxation , in particular by abolishing the hated tax on receipts which was mostly paid by the poor .
Ariadne married Anastasius on 20 May 491 , shortly after his accession .
Anastasius gained popular favour by a judicious remission of taxation , in particular by abolishing the hated tax on receipts which was mostly paid by the poor .
Ariadne married Anastasius on 20 May 491 , shortly after his accession .