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Libius Severus
Libius Severus, sometimes enumerated as Severus III, was Western Roman emperor from November 19, 461 until his death. A native of Lucania, Severus was the fourth of the so-called "Shadow Emperors" who followed the deposition of the Valentinianic dynasty in 455. He ruled for just under four years, attaining the throne after his predecessor, Majorian, was overthrown by his magister militum, Ricimer.…
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politics · Western Roman emperor from 461 to 465 · politician · also Libius Severus, Flavius Libius Severus Serpentius, Serpentius, Severus
Born 1 January 0420 · Died 15 August 0465 · Q207121
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Died 0465-08-15.
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Career landmark: Western Roman emperor (0461–0465).
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Born 0420-01-01.
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