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Majorian Timeline Game

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Majorian: The Timeline Game

  • A challenging game where players must place historical events in the correct chronological order
  • Learn about the life and reign of Majorian, a Roman Emperor who ruled from 457 to 461 AD
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  • 457: Majorian is proclaimed Western Roman Emperor by Ricimer
  • 458: Majorian defeats the Visigoths at the Battle of Arelate
  • 457 or 458: Majorian is crowned Emperor by the Pope in Rome
  • 460: Majorian launches a campaign against the Vandals in North Africa
  • 461: Majorian captures the Vandal capital of Carthage
  • 461-462: Majorian issues a series of laws aimed at restoring the Roman Empire
  • 461 or 462: Majorian is betrayed by Ricimer and deposed as Emperor
  • 461 or 462: Majorian is executed by Ricimer
  • 457-461: Majorian's reign is considered a brief but significant attempt to restore the Western Roman Empire

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