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Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals led by King Gelimer at the Battle of Tricamarum

The Vandals were a Germanic people who were first mentioned in the written records as the inhabitants of what is now Poland, during the period of the Roman Empire.

The Vandals were a Germanic people who were first mentioned in the written records as the inhabitants of what is now Poland, during the period of the Roman Empire. Much later, in the 5th century, a group of Vandals led by kings established Vandal kingdoms, first within the Iberian Peninsula, and then in the western Mediterranean islands and North Africa.

Archaeologists associate the early Vandals with the Przeworsk culture, which has led to some authors equating them to the Lugii, who were another group of Germanic peoples associated with that same archaeological culture and region.

Historical Significance

The Vandals were a Germanic people who were first mentioned in the written records as the inhabitants of what is now Poland, during the period of the Roman Empire.

Events Before

  1. Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justinian I that leaves half the city burned and

    Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justinian I that leaves half the city burned and thousands dead. The riots are sparked by a botched execution of chariot racing supporters and end only after Empress Theodora refuses to flee, forcing her husband to act decisively

  2. Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails; 30,000 are killed by troops loyal to the emperor in t

    Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails; 30,000 are killed by troops loyal to the emperor in the Hippodrome

  3. Constantinople chariot racing green and blue supporters due to be executed escape, prompting Nika revolt

    Constantinople chariot racing green and blue supporters due to be executed escape, prompting Nika revolt

  4. Start of Dionysian Pascal Cycle

    Start of Dionysian Pascal Cycle

  5. Boniface II ends his reign as Catholic Pope

    Boniface II ends his reign as Catholic Pope

Events After

  1. Second and final revision of the Justinian Code is published, a codified set of imperial and classical laws initially be

    Second and final revision of the Justinian Code is published, a codified set of imperial and classical laws initially begun in 528

  2. John II's reign as Catholic Pope ends, upon his death

    Pope Agapetus I (489/490 – 22 April 536) was the bishop of Rome from 13 May 535 to his death on 22 April 536.

  3. St Agapitus I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

    St Agapitus I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

  4. Byzantine General Belisarius completes the conquest of Sicily, defeating Ostrogothic garrison of Syracuse, and ending hi

    Byzantine General Belisarius completes the conquest of Sicily, defeating Ostrogothic garrison of Syracuse, and ending his consulship for the year

  5. Byzantine general Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city, returning the old ca

    Byzantine general Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city, returning the old capital to its empire

More from the 530s

Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justinian I that leaves half the city burned and

Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justinian I that leaves half the city burned and thousands dead. The riots are sparked by a botched execution of chariot racing supporters and end only after Empress Theodora refuses to flee, forcing her husband to act decisively

Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails; 30,000 are killed by troops loyal to the emperor in t

Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails; 30,000 are killed by troops loyal to the emperor in the Hippodrome

Witiges, King of the Ostrogoths, ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving the city in the hands of the vi

Witiges, King of the Ostrogoths, ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving the city in the hands of the victorious Byzantine general Belisarius

BC Army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon

The fall of Babylon occurred in 539 BCE, when the Persian Empire conquered the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on December 15, 533?
The Vandals were a Germanic people who were first mentioned in the written records as the inhabitants of what is now Poland, during the period of the Roman Empire. Much later, in the 5th century, a group of Vandals led by kings established Vandal kingdoms, first within the Iberian Peninsula, and then in the western Mediterranean islands and North Africa. Archaeologists associate the early Vandals with the Przeworsk culture, which has led to some authors equating them to the Lugii, who were another group of Germanic peoples associated with that same archaeological culture and region.
Why is Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals led by King Gelimer at the B... significant?
The Vandals were a Germanic people who were first mentioned in the written records as the inhabitants of what is now Poland, during the period of the Roman Empire.

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December 15 in HistoryYear 533