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14 Ricimer and the Reigns of Libius Severus, Anthemius, and Olybrius
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This chapter discusses Ricimer and his relationships with Libius Severus, Anthemius, and Olybrius. Ricimer assumed a new and unprecedented role — that of a ‘kingmaker’ — following the death of Majorian. Ricimer set up a figurehead emperor, Libius Severus, while retaining real power for himself.
Title: 14 Ricimer and the Reigns of Libius Severus, Anthemius, and Olybrius
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This chapter discusses Ricimer and his relationships with Libius Severus, Anthemius, and Olybrius.
Ricimer assumed a new and unprecedented role — that of a ‘kingmaker’ — following the death of Majorian.
Ricimer set up a figurehead emperor, Libius Severus, while retaining real power for himself.
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