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Glycerius Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

Glycerius was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 473 to 474 AD. To learn more about his reign and the events that shaped it, you can play a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order.

  • Learn about Glycerius’ ascension to the throne
  • Discover the key events of his brief reign
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  • 473 AD: Glycerius is appointed as Western Roman Emperor by Emperor Leo I
  • 474 AD: Glycerius is deposed by Julius Nepos and forced into retirement
  • 480 AD: Julius Nepos is assassinated, leading to Glycerius briefly reclaiming the throne
  • 480 AD: Glycerius is defeated by Odoacer, who becomes the ruler of Italy
  • 480-486 AD: Glycerius dies in retirement

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