Historical Events tagged with "Ravenna"
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Synodus Palmaris Restores Pope Symmachus
The Synodus Palmaris convened under Gothic King Theoderic to resolve disputes surrounding Pope Symmachus, who faced charges from opponents including Antipope Laurentius. The assembly ultimately cleared Symmachus of all accusations, which played a crucial role in mending ecclesiastical schisms within the early Church. This resolution reinforced Symmachus's authority and unity among Christians under the rule of Theoderic.
Continue ReadingOrestes Forces Julius Nepos to Flee Ravenna
In a significant power struggle, the Roman general Orestes compelled the Western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to abandon his capital of Ravenna. Orestes, leveraging a faction of the military and political dissatisfaction, orchestrated a coup that ousted Nepos from authority. The political turmoil stemmed from a combination of Nepos's unpopular governance and rising military influence.
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