483 CE

Pope Simplicius dies at Rome after a 15-year reign, and is succeeded by Felix III as the 48th pope; Rome is without a pope for 10 days in the interim. Felix III is a widower with two children. Byzantine general Illus (magister officiorum), and Verina (widow of the late emperor Leo I), attempt to overthrow Emperor Zeno and place another general named Leontius on the throne. The Ostrogoths are given status as foederati; they control a large part of Macedonia and Thrace (Balkans).

In the 480s, the 5th century.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • The Ostrogoths are given status as foederati; they control a large part of Macedonia and Thrace (Balkans).source

Conflict & Security

  • Byzantine general Illus (magister officiorum), and Verina (widow of the late emperor Leo I), attempt to overthrow Emperor Zeno and place another general named Leontius on the throne.source

Births

  • Yuan Xun, crown prince of Northern Wei (died 497)source
  • Xuan Wu Di, emperor of Northern Wei (died 515)source
  • Xiao Baojuan, emperor of Southern Qi (died 501)source
  • Zhu Yi, high official of Southern Liang (died 549)source

Deaths

  • March 10 – Pope Simplicius dies at Rome after a 15-year reign, and is succeeded by Felix III as the 48th pope; Rome is without a pope for 10 days in the interim. Felix III is a widower with two children.source
  • Crimthann mac Énnai, king of Leinster (Ireland)source