9th February » Zeno (emperor) named Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
24th June » Julius Nepos forces Roman usurper Glycerius to abdicate the throne and proclaims himself Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
17th November » Emperor Leo II (emperor) known as Leo II dies after a reign of 10 months. He is succeeded by his father Zeno (emperor) named Zeno, who becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire.
Famous Deaths in History for 474
18th January » Leo I the Thracian, Byzantine emperor (b. 401)
17th November » Leo II (emperor) e.g Leo II, Byzantine emperor (b. 467)