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Sack of Rome (455)
455Jun, 2

Sack of Rome: Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks.

The Sack of 455 was the third of four ancient sacks of Rome; it was conducted by the Vandals, who were then at war with the usurping Western Roman Emperor Petronius Maximus.

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  • 24Aug

    Sack of Rome (455)

    The Vandals, led by king Genseric, begin to plunder Rome. Pope Leo I requests Genseric not destroy the ancient city or murder its citizens. He agrees and the gates of Rome are opened. However, the Vandals loot a great amount of treasure.