496

Europe

 * : defeats the, and is baptized into the   faith at.
 * becomes king of the.

Byzantine Empire

 * has, , deposed, and appointed as his successor. Euphemius is sent into exile.

Asia

 * is deposed and exiled by his brother.
 * The ruling Tuoba family in the  change their family name to Yuan.

Religion

 * — succeeds  as the 50th.

Deaths

 * , king of the
 * , king of the