472
| Years: 468 469 470 471 – 472 – 473 474 475 476 | |
| Decades: 440s 450s 460s – 470s – 480s 490s 500s | |
| Centuries: 4th century – 5th century – 6th century | |
Events
- Relations between the Roman Emperor Anthemius and the general Ricimer deteriorate completely. Ricimer proclaims Olybrius emperor, and places Rome, where Anthemius is located, under siege. Anthemius is captured and slain fleeing the city.
Births
Deaths
- July 11 – Anthemius, Western Roman Emperor
- August 18 – Ricimer, strong man of the Western Roman Empire
- October 23 – Olybrius, Western Roman Emperor
- Song Ming Di ruler of the Chinese Song Dynasty
Categories: 472