The History of Rome

176- The Quote Unquote Emperor

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Apr 16, 2012
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ANECDOTE

Egidius Declares Independence In Gaul

  • When Majorian was killed Egidius stopped taking orders from Italy and set up a semi-independent realm in northern Gaul.
  • That Domain of Soissons persisted as a rump Roman state until the Franks overran it in 486.
ANECDOTE

Marcellinus Defects To Constantinople

  • Marcellinus refused to accept Ricimer's authority and offered to follow Eastern emperor Leo instead.
  • He leveraged his control of Dalmatia and positioned himself between the two empires as a defector to Constantinople.
ANECDOTE

Genseric Backs Olybrius For The Throne

  • Genseric pushed Aenesius Olybrius for the Western throne because Olybrius was married to imperial princess Placidia.
  • The Vandals intensified raids and used those attacks to pressure Ricimer into accepting Olybrius's elevation.
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