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Libius Severus

Western Roman Emperor (420-465)

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Also known as Flavius Libius Severus Serpentius · Serpentius

Born: 420
Died: August 15, 465
, November 14, 465
Birthplace: Lucania
Place of death: Rome
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Occupation: politician
Positions held: Western Roman emperor(0461–0465)
, ancient Roman senator

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Libius Severus, sometimes enumerated as Severus III, was Western Roman emperor from November 19, 461 until his death. A native of Lucania, Severus was the fourth of the so-called "Shadow Emperors" who followed the deposition of the Valentinianic dynasty in 455. He ruled for just under four years, attaining the throne after his predecessor, Majorian, was overthrown by his magister militum, Ricimer. Severus was the first of a series of emperors who were highly dependent on the general, and it is often presumed that Ricimer held most of the de facto power during Severus's reign.

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Sex or gender: male
Time period: Roman Empire
Manner of death: natural causes
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Name in native language: Libius Severus
Noble title: Roman emperor
Nomen gentilicium: Livius
Cognomen: Severus

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