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Anicius Olybrius [1] (died 2 November 472) was Roman emperor from July 472 until his death later that same year; his rule as augustus in the western Roman Empire was not recognised as legitimate by the ruling augustus in the eastern Roman Empire, Leo I ( r. 457–474 ).
Olybrius (died Nov. 2, 472) was the Western Roman emperor from April to November 472. Before he became head of state, Olybrius was a wealthy senator; he married Placidia, the daughter of Valentinian III (Western emperor 425–455).
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‘The Family and Early Career of Anicius Olybrius’, Historia 27 (1978) ... Speaker: Laura Pfuntner Written and Edited by Peter Crawford Bibliography Clover, F.M.
Aug 30, 2021 · Olybrius was a member of the Anicii family and a friend of the Vandal king Geiseric. He became the western emperor in AD 472, but died soon after, possibly from Leo's plot.
Flavius Olybrius ( Greek: Ολύβριος fl. 491-after 532) was an aristocrat of the Eastern Roman Empire and a consul for the year 491. He is sometimes referred to as "Olybrius Junior" in the sources, probably referencing his young age.
Anicius Olybrius was Roman emperor from July 472 until his death later that same year; his rule as augustus in the western Roman Empire was not recognised as legitimate by the ruling augustus in the eastern Roman Empire, Leo I.
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Olybrius was a Roman noble and consul who became emperor of the West in 472 after the death of Anthemius. He reigned for only two months before being deposed and killed by Ricimer, his son-in-law's rival.
