481

The Frankish Empire (481–814)

Year 481 (CDLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Maecius without colleague (or, less frequently, year 1234 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 481 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.

Events

By place

Europe

• King Childeric I dies at Tournai after a 24-year reign. He is succeeded by his 15-year-old son Clovis, who becomes ruler of the Salian Franks in the province Gallia Belgica (modern Belgium) until his death in 511.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Theodoric Strabo defeats the Bulgars in Thrace, and moves with an army (13,000 men) towards Constantinople. After logistical problems, he is forced to return to Greece. In an encampment at Stabulum Diomedis, near Philippi, he falls from an unruly horse onto a spear and dies.<ref>Template:Cite encyclopedia</ref>

Persia

• The Armenians revolt against Persian rule, in an uprising that continues until 484. Led by Vahan Mamikonian, nephew of the late Vartan, they obtain religious and political freedom in return for military aid. Vahan is installed as governor (marzban).<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Asia

• Jangsu of Goguryeo invades Silla with the Mohe. Baekje and Gaya come to Silla's aid and defeats the Goguryeo troops.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Deaths

• Childeric I, king of the Salian Franks (or 482)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• Sabinianus Magnus, Roman general<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Theodoric Strabo, Ostrogothic chieftain<ref>Template:Citation</ref>
• Timothy III, patriarch of Alexandria<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>