In proclaiming Leo Eastern emperor at Constantinople Feb. Six years later he installed Anthemius as the Western emperor.
Gaiseric outwitted Basiliscus and destroyed the Roman fleet. As a result of this defeat the Roman treasury was left nearly bankrupt for a generation.
In matters of the church, Leo was firmly orthodox. In October , the year before his death, Leo appointed his grandson, Leo II , as colleague and successor. Leo I. Info Print Cite. Submit Feedback. Thank you for your feedback. See Article History.
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