People Who Died in 477
Gaiseric
king of the Vandals, sacked Rome
Died
January 25th, 477 1548 years ago — None years old
Ruled the Vandals from 428 until death in 477. Established a kingdom in North Africa, with Carthage as its capital. Led a significant naval power during the Late Roman Empire, which allowed for raids against Roman territories. Orchestrated the sack of Rome in 455, resulting in a substantial plunder of the city. This event marked a notable victory against the Roman Empire, highlighting the vulnerabilities of Roman authority during this period.
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