Date
0554-03-10
Category
Wars & Conflicts
Location
Ravenna, Italy, Byzantine Empire
Archive
Event #1149
Jerome, a prominent Byzantine official during the Gothic War, was assassinated in the Imperial Palace at Ravenna. His death marked a significant turning point in the conflict between the Byzantines and the Ostrogothic forces in Italy.
The assassination was the result of a political conspiracy involving rival factions vying for control of the region. Jerome's demise weakened Byzantine authority and contributed to ongoing instability in Italy during this period.
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