Historical Events tagged with "st. peter's basilica"
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Politics & Government
Capture and Execution of Anthemius in Rome
July 11th, 472 1552 years ago
Western Roman Emperor Anthemius was besieged by his own generals in Rome. As the power struggle escalated, Anthemius sought refuge in St. Peter's Basilica. Despite the sanctuary, he was captured and subsequently executed, marking a significant shift in power dynamics during the waning years of the Western Roman Empire.
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