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What Happened In History Year 461

Historical Events for the Year 461

  • 2nd August » Majorian is arrested near Tortona (Northern Italy) and deposed by the Suebian general Ricimer as Puppet monarch known as puppet emperor.
  • 7th August » Roman Emperor Majorian is beheaded near the river Staffora known as Iria in north-west Italy following his arrest and deposition by the 'magister militum' Ricimer.
  • 19th November » Libius Severus is declared emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The real power is in the hands of the 'magister militum' Ricimer.

Famous Deaths in History for 461

Historical events for the year 461 by month