Important Historical Events of the year 461, Year 461 in History

List of 461 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 461

What happened in the year 461?

Date Event
August 2, 461 Majorian is arrested near Tortona (northern Italy) and deposed by the Suebian general Ricimer as puppet emperor.
August 7, 461 Roman Emperor Majorian is beheaded near the river Iria in north-west Italy following his arrest and deposition by the magister militum Ricimer.
November 19, 461 Libius Severus is declared emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The real power is in the hands of the magister militum Ricimer.