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Centuries: 4th century - 5th century - 6th century

Decades: 420s 430s 440s 450s 460s - 470s - 480s 490s 500s 510s 520s

Years: 467 468 469 470 471 - 472 - 473 474 475 476 477

Events

Relations between the Roman Emperor Anthemius and the general Ricimer deteriorate completely. Ricimer proclaims Olybrius emperor, and places Rome, where Anthemius is located, under siege. Anthemius is captured and slain fleeing the city.

Births

Deaths

July 11 - Anthemius, Western Roman Emperor
August 18 - Ricimer, strong man of the Western Roman Empire
October 23 - Olybrius, Western Roman Emperor
Song Ming Di[?] ruler of the Chinese Song Dynasty

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