455
Emperor Petronius Maximus is stoned to death by an angry mob while fleeing Rome
Emperor Petronius Maximus is stoned to death by an angry mob while fleeing Rome
455 in History
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455
Sack of Rome: Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks
Sack of Rome: Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks
455
The elderly noble Avitus is proclaimed Roman emperor by Gothic king Theoderic II in Toulouse.
The elderly noble Avitus is proclaimed Roman emperor by Gothic king Theoderic II in Toulouse.
455
Emperor Avitus enters Italy with a Gallic army and consolidates his power.
Emperor Avitus enters Italy with a Gallic army and consolidates his power.