Historical Events tagged with "majorian"
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Deposition and Execution of Emperor Majorian
Majorian, the Roman Emperor, was arrested and executed by Ricimer, the magister militum, near the river Iria in north-west Italy. This drastic action followed Majorian's failure to effectively address the pressing challenges of the Western Roman Empire, as well as his deteriorating relationship with Ricimer, who sought to consolidate power. The beheading marked a significant power shift within the imperial structure as it underscored the tensions between military leaders and the imperial office.
Continue ReadingMajorian is Acclaimed as Western Roman Emperor
In 457, Majorian was acclaimed as the Western Roman emperor following the death of his predecessor, Avitus. This significant moment occurred in the context of a politically fragmented Roman Empire, where Majorian gained recognition as a capable leader amid growing external threats and internal disunity. He was hailed by the troops in the city of Rome, marking a turning point in the struggle for power in the waning days of the Western Roman Empire.
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