Libius Severus
Libius Severus: emperor of the West-Roman empire (r. 461-465).
Names:
- year of birth and full name unknown
- 19 November 461: recognized as emperor
- after 25 September 465: murdered by Ricimer?
Successor of: Majorian
Relatives: "History has scarcely deigned to notice his birth, his elevation, his character, or his death." (Gibbon)
Main deeds:
- 461 Put on the throne by Ricimer; he resided in Rome; recognized by the East-Roman emperor Leo I
- 462 Consul (with Leo I consul II); the Visigoths capture Narbonne
- 465 Put to death by Ricimer; for some time, there is no successor
Succeeded by: Anthemius