Historical Events tagged with "avitus"
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Ricimer Defeats Avitus at Piacenza
General Ricimer defeated Emperor Avitus in battle near Piacenza, asserting his dominance over the Western Roman Empire. The conflict arose from tensions between military leaders and the imperial authority, leading to a shift in power dynamics. Ricimer's victory marked a significant moment in the power struggle within the crumbling Roman Empire as he effectively controlled the Western territories, signaling the end of Avitus's reign and igniting further political instability.
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Avitus, a former military general, entered Italy at the head of a Gallic army. Following his declaration as emperor by the troops, he aimed to establish stability and consolidate authority amidst a turbulent political landscape. His march into the Italian heartland marked a significant assertion of power, as he sought to strengthen ties with closer allies and address the unrest destabilizing the Roman Empire.
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