| Olybrius | |||||
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| Emperor of the Western Roman Empire | |||||
.jpg) Tremissis of Emperor Olybrius. | |||||
| Emperor of the Roman Empire | |||||
| Reign | March 23 or July 11, 472 – October 23 or November 2, 472 | ||||
| Predecessor | Anthemius | ||||
| Successor | Glycerius | ||||
| Co-emperor | Leo I (Eastern Emperor) | ||||
| Died | October 22, 472 or November 2, 472 (aged 41) | ||||
| Wife | |||||
| Issue | Anicia Juliana | ||||
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Olybrius (Latin: Anicius Olybrius Augustus)[1] (died October 22 or November 2, 472) was Western Roman Emperor from April or May 472 until his death; his rule was not recognised as legitimate by the Eastern Roman Empire. He was in reality a puppet ruler put on the throne by the Roman general of Germanic descent Ricimer, and was mainly interested in religion; while the actual power was held by Ricimer and his nephew Gundobad.