What the records say
- When
- Mar 472 – Jul 472
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 41.89° N, 12.48° E
- Description
- 472 siege
Siege of Rome (472)
472 siege
The siege of Rome was fought between supporters of the Western Roman general Ricimer and the Western Roman emperor Anthemius. Ricimer had previously established Anthemius as emperor, but later fell out with his nominee and attacked Rome. With the help of his Burgundian allies and the Germanic warrior Odoacer, Ricimer laid siege to Rome.
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