The Battle of Ad Decimum took place on September 13, 533 between the armies of the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, and the Byzantine Empire, under the command of General Belisarius. This event and events in the following year are sometimes jointly referred to as the Battle of Carthage, one of several battles to bear that name. The Byzantine victory marked the beginning of the end for the Vandals and began the reconquest of the west under the Emperor Justinian I.
General Belisarius of the Byzantine Empire defeats Gelimer and the Vandals at the Battle of Ad Decimium, near Carthage,
General Belisarius of the Byzantine Empire defeats Gelimer and the Vandals at the Battle of Ad Decimium, near Carthage, North Africa
Historical Significance
The Battle of Ad Decimum took place on September 13, 533 between the armies of the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, and the Byzantine Empire, under the command of General Belisarius.
Events Before
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
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
Start of Dionysian Pascal Cycle
Start of Dionysian Pascal Cycle
Boniface II ends his reign as Catholic Pope
Boniface II ends his reign as Catholic Pope
Events After
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
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.
St Agapitus I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
St Agapitus I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
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
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 September 13, 533?
- The Battle of Ad Decimum took place on September 13, 533 between the armies of the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, and the Byzantine Empire, under the command of General Belisarius. This event and events in the following year are sometimes jointly referred to as the Battle of Carthage, one of several battles to bear that name. The Byzantine victory marked the beginning of the end for the Vandals and began the reconquest of the west under the Emperor Justinian I.
- Why is General Belisarius of the Byzantine Empire defeats Gelimer and the Vandals at... significant?
- The Battle of Ad Decimum took place on September 13, 533 between the armies of the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, and the Byzantine Empire, under the command of General Belisarius.