480s

The 480s was a decade that began on 1 January 480 and ended on 31 December 489. It is distinct from the decade known as the 49th which began on January 1, 481 and ended on December 31, 490.

Events

• 481 – Clovis I becomes king of the Franks upon the death of Childeric I (or 482)
• 481 – Baekje, Silla, and Daegaya form an alliance against Goguryeo.
• 488 – Theodoric the Great becomes king of the Ostrogoths.
• 488 – Kavadh I succeeds Balash in Persia.