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The **480s** decade ran from January 1, 480, to December 31, 489.

## Events

### 480

This section is [transcluded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Transclusion) from [AD 480](/source/AD_480). ([edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_480&action=edit) | [history](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_480&action=history))

#### By place

#### Byzantine Empire

- Emperor [Zeno](/source/Zeno_(emperor)) officially dissolves the east/west co-emperorship, ruling as the first sole emperor of [Rome](/source/Rome) in 85 years. The position of emperor is never again divided.

#### Balkans

- [Julius Nepos](/source/Julius_Nepos), former emperor of the [Western Roman Empire](/source/Western_Roman_Empire), dies in [exile](/source/Exile) in [Dalmatia](/source/Dalmatia) (he is murdered by his own soldiers, in his [villa](/source/Roman_villa), near [Salona](/source/Salona)).

- [December 9](/source/December_9) – [Odoacer](/source/Odoacer) occupies Dalmatia and prosecutes Nepos's killers. He later establishes his political power with the co-operation of the [Roman Senate](/source/Roman_Senate).

#### Europe

- King [Chilperic I](/source/Chilperic_I_of_Burgundy) dies and is succeeded by his nephew [Gundobad](/source/Gundobad), whose realm covers much of eastern [Gaul](/source/Gaul) and has two capitals, at [Lyon](/source/Lyon) and [Geneva](/source/Geneva). He rules the [Kingdom of Burgundy](/source/Kingdom_of_Burgundy) with his brothers [Chilperic II](/source/Chilperic_II_of_Burgundy), [Gundomar](/source/List_of_Kings_of_Burgundy) and [Godegisel](/source/List_of_Kings_of_Burgundy).

- [Syagrius](/source/Syagrius), ruler of [Domain of Soissons](/source/Domain_of_Soissons), manages to maintain the Roman authority in northern Gaul. He defends his "kingdom" against the neighbouring [Salian Franks](/source/Salian_Franks).

- The [Visigoths](/source/Visigoths) under King [Euric](/source/Euric) extend their rule from the [Loire](/source/Loire_(river)) to [Gibraltar](/source/Gibraltar) (approximate date).

- [Ireland](/source/Ireland): The [Diocese of Connor](/source/Diocese_of_Down_and_Connor_(Roman_Catholic)) is erected.

#### Asia

- [Budhagupta](/source/Budhagupta), ruler of the [Gupta Empire](/source/Gupta_Empire), establishes [diplomatic](/source/Diplomacy) relations with the [Kannauj](/source/Kannauj) Kingdom and drives the [Huns](/source/Huns) out of the fertile plains of northern [India](/source/India).

- Prince [Seinei](/source/Emperor_Seinei) succeeds his father [Yūryaku](/source/Emperor_Y%C5%ABryaku) and becomes the 22nd emperor of [Japan](/source/Japan).

#### By topic

#### Religion

- [Constantius of Lyon](/source/Constantius_of_Lyon) begins his research for his book *Vita sancta Germani* ("on the Life of Germanus"). He also writes a [hagiography](/source/Hagiography) of [Germanus of Auxerre](/source/Germanus_of_Auxerre) (approximate date).

### 481

This section is [transcluded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Transclusion) from [AD 481](/source/AD_481). ([edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_481&action=edit) | [history](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_481&action=history))

#### By place

#### Europe

- King [Childeric I](/source/Childeric_I) dies at [Tournai](/source/Tournai) after a 24-year reign. He is succeeded by his 15-year-old son [Clovis](/source/Clovis_I), who becomes ruler of the [Salian Franks](/source/Salian_Franks) in the province [Gallia Belgica](/source/Gallia_Belgica) (modern [Belgium](/source/Belgium)) until his death in [511](/source/511).[1]

- [Theodoric Strabo](/source/Theodoric_Strabo) defeats the [Bulgars](/source/Bulgars) in [Thrace](/source/Thrace), and moves with an army (13,000 men) towards [Constantinople](/source/Constantinople). After logistical problems, he is forced to return to [Greece](/source/Greece). In an [encampment](/source/Military_camp) at [Stabulum Diomedis](/source/Stabulum_Diomedis), near [Philippi](/source/Philippi), he falls from an unruly [horse](/source/Horse) onto a [spear](/source/Spear) and dies.[2]

#### Persia

- The [Armenians](/source/Armenians) revolt against [Persian](/source/Sassanid_Empire) rule, in an uprising that continues until [484](/source/484). Led by [Vahan Mamikonian](/source/Mamikonian), nephew of the late [Vartan](/source/Mamikonian), they obtain [religious](/source/Religion) and political freedom in return for military aid. Vahan is installed as governor (*[marzban](/source/Marzban)*).[3]

#### Asia

- [Jangsu of Goguryeo](/source/Jangsu_of_Goguryeo) invades [Silla](/source/Silla) with the [Mohe](/source/Mohe_people). [Baekje](/source/Baekje) and [Gaya](/source/Gaya_confederacy) come to Silla's aid and defeats the [Goguryeo](/source/Goguryeo) troops.[4][5]

### 482

This section is [transcluded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Transclusion) from [AD 482](/source/AD_482). ([edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_482&action=edit) | [history](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_482&action=history))

#### By place

#### Byzantine Empire

- Emperor [Zeno](/source/Zeno_(emperor)) promulgates an Edict of Union (*[Henotikon](/source/Henotikon)*), in an unsuccessful effort to soften the decision made at the [Council of Chalcedon](/source/Council_of_Chalcedon) ([451](/source/451)), and resolve differences between the Eastern and Western Churches. Zeno wishes to placate the [Monophysite](/source/Monophysitism) churches of [Egypt](/source/Egypt), [Palestine](/source/Palestine_(region)) and [Syria](/source/Syria) for political reasons.[6]

#### Eastern Europe

- Legendary founding of [Kyiv](/source/Kyiv), on the banks of the [Dnieper River](/source/Dnieper_River).[7]

#### China

- Prince [Qi Wudi](/source/Emperor_Wu_of_Southern_Qi) succeeds his father [Qi Gaodi](/source/Emperor_Gao_of_Southern_Qi), and becomes emperor of [Southern Qi](/source/Southern_Qi).

### 483

This section is [transcluded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Transclusion) from [AD 483](/source/AD_483). ([edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_483&action=edit) | [history](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_483&action=history))

#### By place

#### Byzantine Empire

- Byzantine general [Illus](/source/Illus) (*[magister officiorum](/source/Magister_officiorum)*), and [Verina](/source/Verina) (widow of the late emperor [Leo I](/source/Leo_I_(emperor))), attempt to overthrow Emperor [Zeno](/source/Zeno_(emperor)) and place another general named [Leontius](/source/Leontius_(usurper)) on the [throne](/source/Throne).

#### Europe

- The [Ostrogoths](/source/Ostrogoths) are given status as *[foederati](/source/Foederati)*; they control a large part of [Macedonia](/source/Macedonia_(Roman_province)) and [Thrace](/source/Thrace) ([Balkans](/source/Balkans)).

#### By topic

#### Religion

- [March 10](/source/March_10) – [Pope Simplicius](/source/Pope_Simplicius) dies at [Rome](/source/Rome) after a 15-year reign, and is succeeded by [Felix III](/source/Pope_Felix_III) as the 48th [pope](/source/Pope); Rome is without a pope for 10 days in the interim.[8] Felix III is a widower with two children.[9][10]

### 484

This section is [transcluded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Transclusion) from [AD 484](/source/AD_484). ([edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_484&action=edit) | [history](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_484&action=history))

#### By place

#### Byzantine Empire

- [July 19](/source/July_19) – [Leontius](/source/Leontius_(usurper)), Roman [usurper](/source/Usurper), is crowned emperor at [Tarsus](/source/Tarsus%2C_Mersin) (modern [Turkey](/source/Turkey)). Empress dowager [Verina](/source/Verina) sends a letter to the governors of the [Diocese of the East](/source/Diocese_of_the_East) and the [Diocese of Egypt](/source/Diocese_of_Egypt_(Late_Antiquity)) for support. He is recognized in [Antioch](/source/Antioch) and makes it his capital.

- Leontius raises a rebellion against emperor [Zeno](/source/Zeno_(emperor)), who also faces a revolt from the [Ostrogoth](/source/Ostrogoths) king [Theodoric the Great](/source/Theodoric_the_Great). He sends an army to [Syria](/source/Syria), but is defeated by the [Byzantine](/source/Byzantine_Empire) general [Illus](/source/Illus).

- Zeno signs a [peace treaty](/source/Peace_treaty) with Theodoric the Great. He appoints him to *[magister militum](/source/Magister_militum)* and becomes a [consul](/source/Roman_consul). The Eastern Empire is saved by diplomatic negotiations, and the imperial army is strengthened behind the walls of [Constantinople](/source/Constantinople).

#### Europe

- King [Gundobad](/source/Gundobad) proclaims the *[Lex Burgundionum](/source/Lex_Burgundionum)*, a [law code](/source/Code_(law)) of the [Burgundians](/source/Burgundians) concerning [marriage](/source/Marriage) and inheritance, as well as regulating [weregild](/source/Weregild) and other penalties (approximate date).

- [December 28](/source/December_28) – The [Visigoth](/source/Visigoths) king [Euric](/source/Euric) dies and is succeeded by his son [Alaric II](/source/Alaric_II). Euric has built a rampart to protect the city of [Carcassonne](/source/Carcassonne) southeast of [Toulouse](/source/Toulouse), on a bend of the [Aude River](/source/Aude_(river)).

#### Africa

- [February 24](/source/February_24) – King [Huneric](/source/Huneric) passes the Edict of 484, a law banning [Catholicism](/source/Catholic_Church) within the [Vandal Kingdom](/source/Vandal_Kingdom).[11] A few weeks later, King Huneric removes Catholic bishops from their offices and banishes some to [Corsica](/source/Corsica). A few are [martyred](/source/Martyr), including former proconsul [Victorian along with Frumentius](/source/Victorian%2C_Frumentius_and_Companions) and other merchants. They are killed at [Hadrumetum](/source/Hadrumetum) after refusing to become [Arians](/source/Arianism).[12]

- [December 23](/source/December_23) – Huneric dies and is succeeded by his nephew [Gunthamund](/source/Gunthamund), who becomes king of the Vandals. During his reign the Catholics are free from persecutions and he stabilises the kingdom's economy.

#### Asia

- The [Hephthalites](/source/Hephthalites) (White [Huns](/source/Huns)) invade [Persia](/source/Iran). King [Peroz I](/source/Peroz_I) gathers an army of 50,000-100,000 men, and places his brother [Balash](/source/Balash) at the head of the government in [Ctesiphon](/source/Ctesiphon). At the [Battle of Herat](/source/Battle_of_Herat_(484)), the [Persians](/source/Persian_people) are ambushed and defeated. Peroz I is killed, whose body is not found. Balash is [crowned](/source/Coronation) and becomes king of Persia.

- The [Nvarsak Treaty](/source/Nvarsak_Treaty) is concluded between the Persians and [Armenians](/source/Armenians).

#### By topic

#### Religion

- [Pope Felix III](/source/Pope_Felix_III) excommunicates [Acacius of Constantinople](/source/Patriarch_Acacius_of_Constantinople) and [Peter III of Alexandria](/source/Pope_Peter_III_of_Alexandria), for their role in having Zeno issue his Edict of Union (*[Henotikon](/source/Henotikon)*) 2 years ago. He considers the [edict](/source/Edict) to be [heretical](/source/Heresy) and the schism between the [Church of Rome](/source/Diocese_of_Rome) and the [Church of Constantinople](/source/Ecumenical_Patriarchate_of_Constantinople) widens. The [Acacian Schism](/source/Acacian_Schism) will not be resolved until [519](/source/519).

### 485

This section is [transcluded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Transclusion) from [AD 485](/source/AD_485). ([edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_485&action=edit) | [history](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_485&action=history))

#### By place

#### Britannia

- [Aelle of Sussex](/source/Aelle_of_Sussex), king of the [South Saxons](/source/Kingdom_of_Sussex), fights the [Britons](/source/Britons_(historical)) at the stream of [Mercredesburne](/source/Battle_of_Mercredesburne). The battle ends in a draw (according to the *[Anglo-Saxon Chronicle](/source/Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle)*).

- Period of [Arthur](/source/King_Arthur)'s "twelve battles", during which he gains reputation for invincibility (approximate date).

#### Asia

- Emperor [Xiaowen](/source/Emperor_Xiaowen_of_Northern_Wei) institutes an "[equal-field](/source/Equal-field_system)" system of [agriculture](/source/Agriculture) (*juntian*), assigning each [peasant](/source/Peasant) family about 19 acres (140 [mu](/source/Chinese_units_of_measurement)) of land. The land will be part minority divided by the [farmer](/source/Farmer) to be kept indefinitely and rest will revert to the state if the farmer dies or retires. The population is then divided by each other with the role of supervising one another. The result of this reform is that farmers mostly did not sell their holdings to large landowners. This provided the fiscal basis for the formation of the [Sui](/source/Sui_dynasty) and [Tang](/source/Tang_dynasty) dynasties.[13]

- Fearing of a war with the [Southern Qi](/source/Southern_Qi), [Jiaozhou](/source/Jiaozhou_(region)) governor Lý Thúc Hiến surrendered, officially marking the end of nearly 20 years of Lý clan rule in the region.[14][15]

- Prince [Kenzō](/source/Emperor_Kenz%C5%8D) succeeds his adoptive father [Seinei](/source/Emperor_Seinei), and becomes the 23rd [emperor of Japan](/source/Emperor_of_Japan).[16][17]

#### By topic

#### Religion

- [Peter the Fuller](/source/Peter_the_Fuller), [patriarch of Antioch](/source/Patriarch_of_Antioch), is condemned and [excommunicated](/source/Excommunicate) by a [synod](/source/Synod) of Western bishops at [Rome](/source/Rome).

### 486

This section is [transcluded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Transclusion) from [AD 486](/source/AD_486). ([edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_486&action=edit) | [history](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_486&action=history))

#### By place

#### Europe

- [Franco-Roman War of 486](/source/Franco-Roman_War_of_486) – [Battle of Soissons](/source/Battle_of_Soissons_(486)) ([Gaul](/source/Gaul)): [Frankish](/source/Franks) forces under King [Clovis I](/source/Clovis_I) defeat the [Roman army](/source/Late_Roman_army) of [Syagrius](/source/Syagrius).[18] Roman rule under [Syagrius](/source/Syagrius) ends. The land between the [Somme](/source/Somme_(river)) and the [Loire](/source/Loire) becomes a part of the [Frankish Empire](/source/Francia). Syagrius flees to the [Visigoths](/source/Visigoths) (under King [Alaric II](/source/Alaric_II)), but Clovis threatens war, and he is handed over for execution.

- Clovis I establishes his new residence at [Soissons](/source/Soissons). He appoints [Ragnachar](/source/Ragnachar), Frankish petty king (*regulus*), as his deputy ruler.

#### By topic

#### Religion

- Persian [Christians](/source/Early_Christianity) who follow [Nestorianism](/source/Nestorianism) gather in the second Council of [Seleucia](/source/Silifke) (modern [Turkey](/source/Turkey)).

### 487

This section is [transcluded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Transclusion) from [AD 487](/source/AD_487). ([edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_487&action=edit) | [history](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_487&action=history))

#### By place

#### Europe

- King [Odoacer](/source/Odoacer) leads an army to victory against the [Rugians](/source/Rugii) in [Noricum](/source/Noricum) (modern [Austria](/source/Austria)).

#### Asia

- Emperor [Kenzō](/source/Emperor_Kenz%C5%8D) of [Japan](/source/Japan), age 38, dies after a reign of only three years.

#### Central America

- [July 28](/source/July_28) – [Bʼutz Aj Sak Chiik](/source/B%CA%BCutz_Aj_Sak_Chiik) becomes the new ruler of the [Mayan city-state](/source/Maya_rulers) of [Palenque](/source/Palenque), in what is now the state of [Chiapas](/source/Chiapas) in southern [Mexico](/source/Mexico), and reigns until his death in [501](/source/501).[19]

#### By topic

#### Religion

- The [Lateran Council](/source/Lateran_Council), convened by [Pope Felix III](/source/Pope_Felix_III), establishes conditions for readmitting to the Church those [Christians](/source/Christians) who have been [rebaptized](/source/Baptism) by the [Vandals](/source/Vandals).

### 488

This section is [transcluded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Transclusion) from [AD 488](/source/AD_488). ([edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_488&action=edit) | [history](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AD_488&action=history))

#### By place

#### Byzantine Empire

- Emperor [Zeno](/source/Zeno_(emperor)) regains power from the usurper [Leontius](/source/Leontius_(usurper)) and the [Isaurian](/source/Isauria) patrician [Illus](/source/Illus), who are captured and executed, ending a 4-year [rebellion](/source/Rebellion) (see [484](/source/484)).

- Zeno orders [Theodoric the Great](/source/Theodoric_the_Great) to overthrow his rival [Odoacer](/source/Odoacer), who has established himself as [king of Italy](/source/King_of_Italy) (see [476](/source/476)). He marches with an [Ostrogoth](/source/Ostrogoths) army to the West.

#### Europe

- According to the *[Anglo-Saxon Chronicle](/source/Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle)*, [Hengist](/source/Hengist_and_Horsa) dies and is succeeded by his son [Oisc](/source/Oisc_of_Kent) as king of [Kent](/source/Kingdom_of_Kent).

- Among the peoples who live on the south bank of the [Danube](/source/Danube) in *[Noricum ripense](/source/Noricum_ripense)* and who are *de facto* ruled by the [Rugii](/source/Rugii), whose empire has its centre near [Krems](/source/Krems_an_der_Donau) on the north bank, are Romii who had been evacuated earlier from Danube settlements above the [River Enns](/source/River_Enns). They include members of the [Severin](/source/Severinus_of_Noricum) [convent](/source/Convent). Because some of the Rugii want to fight for East Rome against [Odoacer](/source/Odoacer), they destroy the Rugian Empire and allow the Romii to be evacuated to Italy by his brother, [Hunulf](/source/Hunulf), in order to prevent the re-establishment of the Rugian Empire by a surviving prince. The northern [Danubian Limes](/source/Danubian_Limes) of the Roman Empire are effectively abandoned. Even the relics of [Severinus of Noricum](/source/Severinus_of_Noricum) are carried with them.

- The [Gepids](/source/Gepids) capture [Belgrade](/source/Belgrade).

#### Persia

- [Kavadh I](/source/Kavadh_I) is [crowned](/source/Coronation) by the [nobles](/source/Nobility), and succeeds his blind uncle [Balash](/source/Balash) as the 19th king of [Persia](/source/Sassanid_Empire).

#### Asia

- [Ninken](/source/Emperor_Ninken), adopted heir of [Seinei](/source/Emperor_Seinei), succeeds his brother [Kenzō](/source/Emperor_Kenz%C5%8D) and becomes new emperor of [Japan](/source/Japan).

#### By topic

#### Religion

- [Peter the Fuller](/source/Peter_the_Fuller) is succeeded by [Palladius](/source/List_of_Patriarchs_of_Antioch) as [patriarch of Antioch](/source/Patriarch_of_Antioch).

- [Fravitta](/source/Patriarch_Fravitta_of_Constantinople) becomes [patriarch of Constantinople](/source/Ecumenical_Patriarch_of_Constantinople).

### 489

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#### By place

#### Byzantine Empire

- Emperor [Zeno](/source/Zeno_(emperor)) closes the [School of Edessa](/source/School_of_Edessa) (modern [Turkey](/source/Turkey)) for their teaching of [Nestorian doctrine](/source/Nestorianism), whereupon the scholars seek refuge at the [Syriac Church of the East](/source/Syriac_Church_of_the_East).

#### Europe

- [August](/source/August) – [Battle of Sirmium](/source/Battle_of_Sirmium_(489)) in [Pannonia](/source/Pannonia_(Roman_province)): The [Ostrogoths](/source/Ostrogoths) under [Theodoric the Great](/source/Theodoric_the_Great), moving to invade [Northern Italy](/source/Northern_Italy) at the behest of [Eastern Roman Emperor](/source/Eastern_Roman_Emperor) Zeno, defeat the [Gepids](/source/Gepids) attempting to stop their advance.

- [August 28](/source/August_28) – After crossing the [Julian Alps](/source/Julian_Alps), the Ostrogoths defeat the overwhelming forces of [Odoacer](/source/Odoacer) at the [Battle of Isonzo](/source/Battle_of_Isonzo_(489)) (near Roman [Aquileia](/source/Aquileia) or modern [Soča](/source/So%C4%8Da)) and enter [Italy](/source/Roman_Italy). This date is subsequently used by Theodoric to establish a 30-year statute of limitations (tricennium) ending on 28 August [519](/source/519), after which any unlawful seizure of land during this period can no longer be contested.

- [September 30](/source/September_30) – [Battle of Verona](/source/Battle_of_Verona_(489)): Odoacer is defeated again by Theodoric for a second time. He retreats to the impregnable capital of [Ravenna](/source/Ravenna).[20]

- The Ostrogoths capture the cities [Pavia](/source/Pavia) and [Milan](/source/Milan). The majority of Odoacer's army, including his *[magister militum](/source/Magister_militum)* [Tufa](/source/Tufa_(general)), surrenders to Theodoric.

#### By topic

#### Religion

- The first [Temple of Confucius](/source/Temple_of_Confucius) is constructed in [Northern China](/source/North_China) (outside the ancestral temple at [Qufu](/source/Qufu)).

## Significant people

- [Dongseong](/source/Dongseong_of_Baekje), [King of Baekje](/source/Rulers_of_Korea) (479–501)

- [Gundobad](/source/Gundobad), King of [Burgundy](/source/Kingdom_of_Burgundy) (473–516)

- [Zeno](/source/Zeno_(emperor)), Emperor of the Byzantine Empire (476–491)

- [Acacius of Constantinople](/source/Acacius_of_Constantinople), [Patriarch of Constantinople](/source/List_of_Ecumenical_Patriarchs_of_Constantinople) (471-488)

- [Fravitta of Constantinople](/source/Fravitta_of_Constantinople), Patriarch of Constantinople (488-489)

- [Euphemius](/source/Patriarch_Euphemius_of_Constantinople), Patriarch of Constantinople 489–495

- [Emperor Xiaowen](/source/Emperor_Xiaowen_of_Northern_Wei), [Emperor of Northern Wei](/source/Table_of_Chinese_monarchs) (471–499)

- [Emperor Gao of Southern Qi](/source/Emperor_Gao_of_Southern_Qi), [Emperor of Qi](/source/Table_of_Chinese_monarchs) (479–482)

- [Emperor Wu](/source/Emperor_Wu_of_Qi_China), [Emperor of Qi](/source/Table_of_Chinese_monarchs) (482–493)

- [Loarn](/source/Loarn_mac_Eirc), [King of Dál Riata](/source/List_of_Kings_of_D%C3%A1l_Riata) (474–500)

- [Erbin of Dumnonia](/source/Erbin_of_Dumnonia), [King of Dumnonia](/source/List_of_kings_of_Dumnonia) (443-480)

- [Gerren *Llyngesic* ab Erbin](/source/Geraint), King of Dumnonia (c. 480–514)

- [Jangsu](/source/Jangsu_of_Goguryeo), [King of Goguryeo](/source/Rulers_of_Korea) (413–490)

- [Buddha Gupta](/source/Buddha_Gupta), [Gupta Emperor](/source/List_of_Indian_monarchs#Gupta_Dynasty_.28c._240-550_CE.29) (477–496)

- [Einion Yrth ap Cunedda](/source/Einion_Yrth_ap_Cunedda), King of Gwynedd (c. 470–500)

- [Khingila I](/source/Khingila_I), Tegin of Hephthalite Empire (AKA White Huns) (c. 440-490)

- [Ernakh](/source/Ernakh), [Ruler of the Huns](/source/List_of_Hunnic_rulers) (469–503)

- [Vakhtang I](/source/Vakhtang_I_of_Iberia), King of Iberia (447–522)

- [Lughaid mac Loeguire](/source/Lughaid_mac_Loeguire), [High King of Ireland](/source/List_of_High_Kings_of_Ireland) (479–503)

- [Odoacer](/source/Odoacer), [King of Italy](/source/List_of_barbarian_kings_of_Italy) (476–493)

- [Pope Simplicius](/source/Pope_Simplicius), Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, p. 468–483

- [Felix II](/source/Pope_Felix_III) (excluding [Antipope Felix II](/source/Antipope_Felix_II)), Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, p. 483–492

- [Emperor Seinei](/source/Emperor_Seinei), [Emperor of Japan](/source/List_of_Emperors_of_Japan) (c. 480-c. 484)

- [Emperor Kenzō](/source/Emperor_Kenz%C5%8D), [Emperor of Japan](/source/List_of_Emperors_of_Japan) (c. 485-c. 487)

- [Emperor Ninken](/source/Emperor_Ninken), [Emperor of Japan](/source/List_of_Emperors_of_Japan) (c. 488-c. 498)

- [Hengist and Horsa](/source/Hengist_and_Horsa), Co-Kings of Kent (455-488)

- [Oisc](/source/Oisc_of_Kent), King of [Kent](/source/Kingdom_of_Kent) (488-512)

- ["Casper"](/source/Casper_(Maya_ruler)), [Ajaw of Palenque](/source/Palenque) (435–487)

- [B'utz Aj Sak Chiik](/source/B'utz_Aj_Sak_Chiik), [Ajaw of Palenque](/source/Palenque) (487–501)

- [Skanda Varman IV](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Skanda_Varman_IV&action=edit&redlink=1), [King of Pallava](/source/List_of_Indian_monarchs#Middle_Pallavas_(c._355–537_CE)) (460–480)

- [Nandi Varman I](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nandi_Varman_I&action=edit&redlink=1), [King of Pallava](/source/List_of_Indian_monarchs#Middle_Pallavas_(c._355–537_CE)) (480–500)

- [Peroz I](/source/Peroz_I), [Sassanid King](/source/Sassanid_Empire) (459–484)

- [Balash](/source/Balash), [Sassanid King](/source/Sassanid_Empire) (484–488)

- [Kavadh I](/source/Kavadh_I_of_Persia), [Sassanid dynasty King](/source/Sassanid_Empire) of Persia (488–496, 498–531)

- [Rhuddfedel Frych](/source/Rhuddfedel_Frych), King of Powys (c. 480–500)

- [Yujiulü Yucheng](/source/Yujiul%C3%BC_Yucheng), Khan of the Rouran Khaganate (450-485)

- [Yujiulü Doulun](/source/Yujiul%C3%BC_Doulun), Khan of the Rouran Khaganate (485-492)

- [Childeric I](/source/Childeric_I), [King of Salian Franks](/source/Salian_Franks) (457–481)

- [Clovis I](/source/Clovis_I), [King of Salian Franks](/source/Salian_Franks) (481–509)

- [Soji](/source/Soji_of_Silla), [King of Silla](/source/Rulers_of_Korea) (479–500)

- [Aelle](/source/Aelle_of_Sussex), [King of the South Saxons](/source/List_of_monarchs_of_Sussex) (c. 477–c. 514) and first [Bretwalda](/source/Bretwalda) of the [Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy](/source/Anglo-Saxon_Heptarchy) (488-514)

- [Huneric](/source/Huneric), [King of the Vandals](/source/Vandals) and [Alans](/source/Alans) (477–484)

- [Gunthamund](/source/Gunthamund), [King of the Vandals](/source/Vandals) and [Alans](/source/Alans) (484–496)

- [Euric](/source/Euric), King of the [Visigothic Kingdom](/source/Visigothic_Kingdom) (466–484)

- [Alaric II](/source/Alaric_II), King of the [Visigothic Kingdom](/source/Visigothic_Kingdom) (484–507)

## Births

Transcluding articles: [480](/source/480), [481](/source/481), [482](/source/482), [483](/source/483), [484](/source/484), [485](/source/485), [486](/source/486), [487](/source/487), [488](/source/488), and [489](/source/489)

**480**

- [Baderic](/source/Baderic), king of the [Thuringi](/source/Thuringi) (approximate date)

- [Benedict of Nursia](/source/Benedict_of_Nursia), [monasticist](/source/Monasticism) (approximate date)

- [Boethius](/source/Boethius), Roman [philosopher](/source/Philosophy) and writer (d. [524](/source/524))[21]

- [Dignāga](/source/Dign%C4%81ga), [Buddhist](/source/Buddhism) founder of [Indian logic](/source/Indian_logic) (d. [540](/source/540))

- [Eutharic](/source/Eutharic), [Visigothic](/source/Visigoths) prince (approximate date)

- [Gelimer](/source/Gelimer), king of the [Vandals](/source/Vandals) and [Alans](/source/Alans) (d. [553](/source/553))

- [Scholastica](/source/Scholastica), Christian [nun](/source/Nun) (approximate date)

- [Xiao Zhaowen](/source/Xiao_Zhaowen), emperor of [Southern Qi](/source/Southern_Qi) (d. [494](/source/494))

- [Zu Gengzhi](/source/Zu_Gengzhi), Chinese [mathematician](/source/Mathematician) (d. [525](/source/525))

**482**

- [Justinian I](/source/Justinian_I), emperor of the [Byzantine Empire](/source/Byzantine_Empire) (d. [565](/source/565))

**483**

- [Xiao Baojuan](/source/Xiao_Baojuan), emperor of [Southern Qi](/source/Southern_Qi) (d. [501](/source/501))

- [Xuan Wu Di](/source/Emperor_Xuanwu_of_Northern_Wei), emperor of [Northern Wei](/source/Northern_Wei) (d. [515](/source/515))

- [Yuan Xun](/source/Yuan_Xun), crown prince of Northern Wei (d. [497](/source/497))

- [Zhu Yi](/source/Zhu_Yi_(Liang_dynasty)), high official of [Southern Liang](/source/Liang_dynasty) (d. [549](/source/549))

**484**

- [Antonina](/source/Antonina_(wife_of_Belisarius)), Byzantine patrikia and wife of [Belisarius](/source/Belisarius) (approximate date)

- [Brendan](/source/Brendan_the_Navigator), Irish abbot and saint (approximate date)

**485**

- [Cassiodorus](/source/Cassiodorus), Roman statesman and writer (approximate date)

- [Samson of Dol](/source/Samson_of_Dol), bishop and saint (approximate date)

**487**

- [Sacerdos of Lyon](/source/Sacerdos_of_Lyon), French [archbishop](/source/Archbishop) (d. [551](/source/551))

- [Theuderic I](/source/Theuderic_I), [king of the Franks](/source/List_of_Frankish_kings) (approximate date) (d. [534](/source/534))

- [Xiao Baoyin](/source/Xiao_Baoyin), prince of [Southern Qi](/source/Southern_Qi) (d. [530](/source/530))

**488**

- [He Di](/source/Emperor_He_of_Southern_Qi), emperor of [Southern Qi](/source/Southern_Qi) (d. [502](/source/AD_502))

- [Senán mac Geirrcinn](/source/Sen%C3%A1n_mac_Geirrcinn), Irish saint[22]

- [Yu](/source/Empress_Yu_(Northern_Wei)), empress of [Northern Wei](/source/Northern_Wei) (d. [507](/source/507))

## Deaths

Transcluding articles: [480](/source/480), [481](/source/481), [482](/source/482), [483](/source/483), [484](/source/484), [485](/source/485), [486](/source/486), [487](/source/487), [488](/source/488), and [489](/source/489)

**480**

- [Chilperic I](/source/Chilperic_I_of_Burgundy), king of [Burgundy](/source/Kingdom_of_Burgundy)

- [Conall Cremthainne](/source/Conall_Cremthainne), king of [Uisneach](/source/Hill_of_Uisneach) ([Ireland](/source/Ireland))

- [Erbin of Dumnonia](/source/Erbin_of_Dumnonia), [Brythonic](/source/Britons_(historical)) king (approximate date)

- [Julius Nepos](/source/Julius_Nepos), [Western Roman Emperor](/source/Roman_Emperor)

- [Nechtan I](/source/Nechtan_Morbet), king of the [Picts](/source/Picts)

- [Tydfil](/source/Tydfil), female [saint](/source/Saint) (approximate date)

**481**

- [Childeric I](/source/Childeric_I), king of the [Salian Franks](/source/Salian_Franks) (or [482](/source/482))[23]

- [Sabinianus Magnus](/source/Sabinianus_Magnus), Roman general[24]

- [Theodoric Strabo](/source/Theodoric_Strabo), [Ostrogothic](/source/Ostrogoths) chieftain[25]

- [Timothy III](/source/Timothy_Salophakiolos), [patriarch of Alexandria](/source/List_of_Patriarchs_of_Alexandria)[26]

**482**

- [January 8](/source/January_8) – [Severinus of Noricum](/source/Severinus_of_Noricum), [monk](/source/Monk) and [saint](/source/Saint)

- [Ailill Molt](/source/Ailill_Molt), [High King](/source/List_of_High_Kings_of_Ireland) of [Ireland](/source/Ireland) (approximate date)

- [Qi Gaodi](/source/Emperor_Gao_of_Southern_Qi), Chinese emperor of [Southern Qi](/source/Southern_Qi) (b. [427](/source/427))

**483**

- [March 10](/source/March_10) – [Pope Simplicius](/source/Pope_Simplicius)

- [Crimthann mac Énnai](/source/Crimthann_mac_%C3%89nnai), [king of Leinster](/source/List_of_kings_of_Leinster) ([Ireland](/source/Ireland))

**484**

- [December 23](/source/December_23) – [Huneric](/source/Huneric), king of the Vandals

- [Euric](/source/Euric), king of the Visigoths[27]

- [Peroz I](/source/Peroz_I), king of the Persian Empire

- [Seinei](/source/Emperor_Seinei), emperor of Japan

- [Verina](/source/Verina), wife of former emperor [Leo I](/source/Leo_I_(emperor))

**485**

- [April 17](/source/April_17) – [Proclus](/source/Proclus), Greek Neoplatonist philosopher (b. [412](/source/412))

- [Asclepigenia](/source/Asclepigenia), Athenian philosopher and mystic (b. [430](/source/430))

- [Fincath mac Garrchu](/source/Fincath_mac_Garrchu), [king of Leinster](/source/List_of_kings_of_Leinster)

**486**

- [Syagrius](/source/Syagrius), Roman official in [Gaul](/source/Gaul) (approximate date)

**487**

- [Gao Yun](/source/Gao_Yun_(duke)), [duke](/source/Duke) of [Northern Wei](/source/Northern_Wei) (b. [390](/source/390))

- [Kenzō](/source/Emperor_Kenz%C5%8D), emperor of [Japan](/source/Japan) (approximate date)

- [Syagrius](/source/Syagrius), "king of the [Romans](/source/Roman_Empire)" (approximate date)

**488**

- [Balash](/source/Balash), king of the [Persian Empire](/source/Sassanid_Empire)

- [Hengest](/source/Hengest_and_Horsa), leader of [Kent](/source/Kingdom_of_Kent)

- [Illus](/source/Illus), Byzantine general

- [Leontius](/source/Leontius_(usurper)), Byzantine usurper

- [Peter the Fuller](/source/Peter_the_Fuller), [patriarch of Antioch](/source/Patriarch_of_Antioch)

**489**

- [Acacius](/source/Patriarch_Acacius_of_Constantinople), [patriarch of Constantinople](/source/Ecumenical_Patriarch_of_Constantinople)

- [Modest](/source/Modest_(bishop_of_Trier)), [bishop of Trier](/source/Electorate_of_Trier)

- [Sidonius Apollinaris](/source/Sidonius_Apollinaris), bishop and diplomat

- [Wang Jian](/source/Wang_Jian_(Southern_Qi)), official of [Liu Song](/source/Liu_Song_Dynasty) and [Southern Qi](/source/Southern_Qi) (b. [452](/source/452))

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