Historical Events tagged with "julius nepos"
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Politics & Government
Julius Nepos Proclaims Himself Emperor
June 24th, 474 1550 years ago
On June 24, Julius Nepos forced Roman usurper Glycerius to abdicate the throne, effectively ending Glycerius's brief reign as Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Julius Nepos, having been recognized by the Eastern Roman Empire as the rightful emperor, utilized this support to regain power in the West. The abdication marked a pivotal moment in the continued decline of imperial authority in the West and weakened the position of the usurpers who had been vying for control.
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