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Olybrius
Emperor of the Western Roman Empire
Tremissis of Emperor Olybrius.
Emperor of the Roman Empire
ReignMarch 23 or July 11, 472 – October 23 or November 2, 472
PredecessorAnthemius
SuccessorGlycerius
Co-emperorLeo I (Eastern Emperor)
Died(472-10-22)October 22, 472 or (472-11-02)November 2, 472 (aged 41)
Wife
IssueAnicia Juliana
Names
Anicius Olybrius

Olybrius (Latin: Anicius Olybrius Augustus)[1] (died October 22 or November 2, 472) was Western Roman Emperor from April or May 472 until his death; his rule was not recognised as legitimate by the Eastern Roman Empire. He was in reality a puppet ruler put on the throne by the Roman general of Germanic descent Ricimer, and was mainly interested in religion; while the actual power was held by Ricimer and his nephew Gundobad.

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