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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 468. This year saw 2 significant events.

5th Century460s

468 Timeline

  1. Gallo-Roman scholar Sidonius Apollinaris recites a panegyric in verse in honor of the Emperor Anthemius, his third paneg

    Gallo-Roman scholar Sidonius Apollinaris recites a panegyric in verse in honor of the Emperor Anthemius, his third panegyric, in Rome

  2. St. Simplicius is elected to succeed Pope Hilarius

    St. Simplicius is elected to succeed Pope Hilarius

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What happened in 468?
In 468, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Gallo-Roman scholar Sidonius Apollinaris recites a panegyric in verse in honor of the Emperor Anthemius, his third paneg, St. Simplicius is elected to succeed Pope Hilarius.

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