By place Byzantine Empire • Emperor
Zeno closes the
School of Edessa (modern
Turkey) for their teaching of
Nestorian doctrine, whereupon the scholars seek refuge at the
Syriac Church of the East.
Europe •
August Battle of Sirmium in
Pannonia: The
Ostrogoths under
Theodoric the Great, moving to invade
Northern Italy at the behest of
Eastern Roman Emperor Zeno, defeat the
Gepids attempting to stop their advance. •
August 28 – After crossing the
Julian Alps, the Ostrogoths defeat the overwhelming forces of
Odoacer at the
Battle of Isonzo (near Roman
Aquileia or modern
Soča) and enter
Italy. This date is subsequently used by Theodoric to establish a 30-year statute of limitations (tricennium) ending on 28 August
519, after which any unlawful seizure of land during this period can no longer be contested. •
September 30 –
Battle of Verona: Odoacer is defeated again by Theodoric for a second time. He retreats to the impregnable capital of
Ravenna. • The Ostrogoths capture the cities
Pavia and
Milan. The majority of Odoacer's army, including his
magister militum Tufa, surrenders to Theodoric.
By topic Religion • The first
Temple of Confucius is constructed in
Northern China (outside the ancestral temple at
Qufu). == Deaths ==