What Happened In History Year 480

Historical Events for the Year 480

• 20th September » Greeks defeat Achaemenid Empire called Persians in the Battle of Salamis
• 22nd September » Battle of Salamis: The Greek fleet under Themistocles defeats the Persian fleet under Xerxes I.
• 9th December » Odoacer, first King of Italy, occupies Dalmatia. He later establishes his political power with the co-operation of the Roman Senate.

Famous Deaths in History for 480

• 4th March » Landry of Sées, French bishop and saint

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