480 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 4th century – 5th century – 6th century |
| Decades: | 450s 460s 470s – 480s – 490s 500s 510s |
| Years: | 477 478 479 – 480 – 481 482 483 |
The year 480 AD was a time of important changes in Europe and Asia. Powerful leaders made big moves, and some famous thinkers and religious figures were born. This year marked the end of an era for the Western Roman Empire and saw new kingdoms rise.
Important Events in 480 AD
Changes in Europe
Italy and Dalmatia
In 480 AD, a powerful leader named Odoacer was in charge of Italy. He had become king after the Western Roman Empire ended. The last official Western Roman Emperor, Julius Nepos, tried to take back control of Italy. However, Odoacer stopped him and Julius Nepos died. After this, Odoacer also took over a region called Dalmatia, which is along the Adriatic Sea. This made his kingdom even bigger and stronger.
Ireland
In Ireland, a new religious area was created. This was the Diocese of Connor, which is a special district for the Christian church. This shows how Christianity was growing and organizing itself in Ireland during this time.
Changes in Asia
Gupta Empire Leadership
In Asia, the Gupta Empire was a very large and important kingdom in ancient India. In 480 AD, the ruler Skandagupta died. His son, Narasimhagupta Baladitya, became the new king. He followed in his father's footsteps to lead the empire.
Famous People Born in 480 AD
Many important people who would later become famous were born around 480 AD.
- Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius: He was a very smart Christian philosopher. A philosopher is someone who studies big ideas about life and knowledge.
- Damascius: Another important philosopher, he was a follower of Neoplatonism. This was a way of thinking based on the ideas of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato.
- Gelimer: He would later become the last king of the Vandals. The Vandals were a Germanic people who had a kingdom in North Africa.
- Benedict of Nursia: He is known as an early leader in monasticism. This is a way of life where people dedicate themselves to religious work, often living in communities called monasteries.
- Scholastica: She was the twin sister of Benedict of Nursia. She also became a very important religious figure, known for her devotion.
- Xiao Zhaowen: He was an emperor of China's Southern Qi Dynasty. He was also known as the Prince of Hailing.
Important People Who Died in 480 AD
- Julius Nepos: He was the last official Western Roman Emperor. His death marked the final end of the Western Roman Empire's direct rule.
- Skandagupta: He was a powerful ruler of the Gupta Empire in India. His death led to his son, Narasimhagupta Baladitya, taking over the throne.
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See also
In Spanish: 480 para niños
