33
/
AIzaSyAYiBZKx7MnpbEhh9jyipgxe19OcubqV5w
August 1, 2025
1283233
379168
2

Reign of Olybrius (mar 23, 472 – oct 23, 472)

Description:

Olybrius (died October 22 or November 2, 472) was Western Roman Emperor from April or May 472 until his death later that same year; his rule was not recognised as legitimate by the Eastern Roman Empire. He was in reality a puppet ruler put on the throne by Ricimer, a Roman general of Germanic descent, and was mainly interested in religion, while the actual power was held by Ricimer and his nephew Gundobad.

Added to timeline:

Date:

mar 23, 472
oct 23, 472
~ 7 months

Images: