457

Western Roman Empire

 * is declared emperor by.

Eastern Roman Empire

 * — becomes emperor.

Europe

 * succeeds as king of the  (or ).
 * According to the, 4,000 are slain at  in battle against  and his son.

Asia

 * becomes.
 * rebels against his brother Hormizd III.
 * In India, of the  defeats the  ; not until  does the empire collapse under their attacks.

Religion

 * Victorius of Aquitania computes for celebrating.

Deaths

 * —, bishop of Edessa
 * , East Roman emperor
 * , influential author, early  and   of,  (423–457)
 * King
 * , bishop of Abbenza