Events By Place Western Roman Empire Majorian is declared emperor by Ricimer. Eastern Roman Empire February 7 — Leo I becomes emperor. Europe Childeric I succeeds Merovech as king of the Franks (or 458). According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, 4,000 Britons are slain at Crayford in battle against Hengist and his son Esc. Asia Hormizd III becomes king of Persia. Peroz I rebels against his brother Hormizd III. In India, Skandagupta of the Gupta Empire defeats the Huns (Ephthalit… (More on 457)