Important Historical Events of the year 461, Year 461 in History

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List of 461 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 461

What happened in the year 461?

Date	Event
August 2, 461	Majorian is arrested near Tortona (northern Italy) and deposed by the Suebian general Ricimer as puppet emperor.
August 7, 461	Roman Emperor Majorian is beheaded near the river Iria in north-west Italy following his arrest and deposition by the magister militum Ricimer.
November 19, 461	Libius Severus is declared emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The real power is in the hands of the magister militum Ricimer.