Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Basiliscus Biography and Timeline

Follow Basiliscus through 5 dated historical records for Roman Empire.

Basiliscus, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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468–476Years on this page

468

Commander of CarthageCommander

Emperor · Commander of Carthage · Carthage · Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander of the forces sent to Carthage against the Vandals

Commander of Carthage

Emperor · Commander of Carthage · Carthage · Warfare / Roman Empire-Vandal War

Appointed Commander of the forces sent to Carthage against the Vandals

Role range: 0475-0476

475

Abdication

Emperor · House / House of Leo

Forces Zeno to abdicate

Role range: 0475-0476

Succession

Emperor · House / House of Leo

Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire

Role range: 0475-0476

476

Abdication

Emperor · House / House of Leo

Forced to abdicate by Zeno

Role range: 0475-0476

Records, sources and methodology

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