500s }} Events By Place Western Roman Empire Relations between Emperor Anthemius and general Ricimer deteriorate completely. Ricimer proclaims Olybrius emperor, and places Rome, where Anthemius's located, under siege. Anthemius's captured and slain fleeing the city. Mount Vesuvius erupts. Births Deaths July 11 — Anthemius, Western Roman Emperor August 18 — Ricimer, strong man of the Western Roman Empire (malignant fever) October 23 — Olybrius, Western Roman Emperor So… (More on 472)