Olybrius

AncientEmperorWestern Roman Empire430 — 472

Brief Western emperor installed by Ricimer.

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Quick Facts

Born

430

Died

472

Country

Western Roman Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)11

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)38

Total Score41.7

Olybrius — Complete Timeline

472 AD

Proclaimed Western Roman Emperor by RicimerPolitical Action◆ Major

After the death of Anthemius during the siege of Rome, the powerful magister militum Ricimer proclaimed Olybrius as Western Roman Emperor. Olybrius was a member of the Anician family and had ties to the Vandal king Gaiseric.

Imperial SuccessionPower Struggle

Impact: regional

Died of natural causesOther◆ Major

Olybrius died of natural causes after a reign of only a few months. His death occurred shortly after that of Ricimer, leaving the Western Empire without effective leadership and plunging it into further instability.

DeathImperial Succession

Impact: regional