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Anicius Olybrius [1] (died 2 November 472) was Roman emperor from July 472 until his death later that same year; his rule as augustus in the western Roman Empire was not recognised as legitimate by the ruling augustus in the eastern Roman Empire, Leo I ( r. 457–474 ).
Olybrius was the Western Roman emperor from April to November 472. Before he became head of state, Olybrius was a wealthy senator; he married Placidia, the daughter of Valentinian III (Western emperor 425–455). Gaiseric, king of the Vandals, a Germanic people who maintained a kingdom in North.
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Became emperor March/April AD 472. Wife: Placidia (one daughter; Juliana Anicia). Died November AD 472. Olybrius was a member of the highly distinguished family of the Anicii which enjoyed excellent connections.
Aug 30, 2021 · Olybrius. Franco C. | Ancient Civilizations, Decline of Rome, Roman Empire | November 3, 2020. Anicius Olybrius (died AD 472) Olybrius was a member of the highly distinguished family of the Anicii which enjoyed excellent connections.
Olybrius. History, Facts and Information about Olybrius. The content of this article provides interesting history, facts and information about the Emperor Olybrius and the all-powerful Caesars who ruled the empire of Ancient Rome.
Olybrius - Ancient Roman Emperors. Anicius Olybrius was a member of a noble roman family and in 464 was made consul and married Placidia the daughter of the previous Emperor Valentinian III.
Olybrius was the shortest lived of all the "shadow" emperors. John of Antioch reports, "Olybrius survived only thirteen days after [Ricimer's death] and then, attacked by dropsy, he died, having been reckoned among the emperors for six months.
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