Majorian is arrested near Tortona (Northern Italy), and deposed by Ricimer (magister militum) as puppet emperor. Pope Leo I dies at Rome, age 61 (approximate), after a 21-year reign in which he has resisted Manichaeism and defended the Church against Nestorianism. He is succeeded by Hilarius as the 46th pope. Libius Severus, Roman senator from Lucania, is declared emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
Aegidius becomes ruler over the Domain of Soissons (Gaul). He has friendly relations with the Romano-British (in Brittany).source
Conflict & Security
Vandal War (461-468): King Genseric continues the Vandal raids on the coast of Sicily and Italy. Ricimer sends an embassy to Carthage.source
The Visigoths under king Theodoric II recapture Septimania (Southern Gaul) after the assassination of Majorian, and invade Hispania again.source
Religion & Belief
Mamertus is elected bishop of Vienne (Gaul).source
Crime & Justice
August 2 – Majorian is arrested near Tortona (Northern Italy), and deposed by Ricimer (magister militum) as puppet emperor.source
August 7 – Majorian, having been beaten and tortured for five days, is beheaded near the Iria River (Lombardy).source
Climate & Environment
461 Apahunik' earthquake. It affected the province of Apahunik', located to the north of Lake Van, in Anatolia.source
Culture & Society
November 19 – Libius Severus, Roman senator from Lucania, is declared emperor of the Western Roman Empire.source
Olybrius becomes the second candidate for the western throne. He is the husband of Placidia, who is being held in Vandal captivity.source
Births
Romulus Augustulus, emperor of the Western Roman Empiresource
Hilderic, king of the Vandals (approximate date)source
Deaths
August 7 – Majorian, emperor of the Western Roman Empiresource
November 10 – Pope Leo I dies at Rome, age 61 (approximate), after a 21-year reign in which he has resisted Manichaeism and defended the Church against Nestorianism. He is succeeded by Hilarius as the 46th pope.source
Palladius, first bishop of Ireland (approximate date)source