King Gaiseric and the Vandals sack Rome, looting continues for 14 days
King Gaiseric and the Vandals sack Rome, looting continues for 14 days
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 455. This year saw 3 significant events.
5th Century450s
455 Timeline
King Gaiseric and the Vandals sack Rome, looting continues for 14 days
King Gaiseric and the Vandals sack Rome, looting continues for 14 days
Roman senator Petronius Maximus proclaimed Emperor
The Roman emperor was the ruler and monarchical head of state of the Roman Empire, starting with the granting of the title augustus to Octavian in 27 BC.
Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed emperor of the Western Roman Empire
In modern historiography, the Western Roman Empire was the Roman Empire's western provinces collectively during any period in which they were administered separately from the eastern provinces by a...
Events
Roman senator Petronius Maximus proclaimed Emperor
The Roman emperor was the ruler and monarchical head of state of the Roman Empire, starting with the granting of the title augustus to Octavian in 27 BC.
Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed emperor of the Western Roman Empire
In modern historiography, the Western Roman Empire was the Roman Empire's western provinces collectively during any period in which they were administered separately from the eastern provinces by a...
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 455?
- In 455, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include King Gaiseric and the Vandals sack Rome, looting continues for 14 days, Roman senator Petronius Maximus proclaimed Emperor, Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed emperor of the Western Roman Empire.