Historical Events tagged with "Suebian"

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Politics & Government

Majorian Arrested by Ricimer near Tortona

August 2nd, 461 1563 years ago

In a significant power shift, Majorian, the Roman emperor, was arrested by the Suebian general Ricimer near Tortona. This occurred in northern Italy as Ricimer aimed to install a puppet ruler under his control. Majorian had previously attempted to restore the Western Roman Empire's strength but faced increasing opposition from military leaders and political factions. The arrest marked a turning point in the power dynamics of the empire.

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