Geiseric

Geiseric captured Carthage from the Roman Empire, making it the capital of the Vandal Kingdom. This conquest gave the Vandals control of North Africa's grain supply and a powerful naval base, enabling Mediterranean raids.

Geiseric signed a treaty with the Roman Empire that recognized Vandal control over North Africa. The treaty granted the Vandals legitimacy and a period of peace, allowing Geiseric to consolidate his kingdom.

Geiseric led the Vandal fleet to Rome and sacked the city for 14 days. Unlike earlier barbarian sacks, the Vandals systematically looted treasures, including the spoils of the Temple of Jerusalem, and took hostages. This event symbolized the decline of Roman power.

Geiseric defeated a massive Roman fleet at Cape Bon using fireships. The victory destroyed the Roman attempt to reconquer North Africa, securing Vandal independence for decades.