Avitus

AncientEmperorWestern Roman Empire395 — 457

Gallic-Roman emperor deposed by Ricimer.

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Quick Facts

Born

395

Died

457

Country

Western Roman Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)50

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score41.6

Avitus — Complete Timeline

455 AD

Proclaimed Western Roman EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

After the death of Petronius Maximus, the Visigothic king Theodoric II and the Gallo-Roman general Avitus were proclaimed Western Roman Emperor at Toulouse. Avitus was a former praetorian prefect of Gaul and had the support of the Gallic aristocracy.

Imperial SuccessionGallic Support

Impact: regional

456 AD

Deposed by RicimerPolitical Action◆ Major

The magister militum Ricimer, along with Majorian, rebelled against Avitus. They defeated Avitus's forces at the Battle of Placentia. Avitus was captured, forced to abdicate, and was later appointed Bishop of Placentia.

DepositionCivil WarPower Struggle

Impact: regionaldestructive