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.