490s

The 490s or 490s began on January 1, 490 and ended on December 31, 499.

Events

• Anastasio I happens to Zenon as Byzantine emperor in 491; he will reign until 518.
• San Gelasio I happens to San Felix III as a pope in the year 492
• 493-526: The ostrogotes occupy the Italian peninsula.
• San Anastasio II happens to San Gelasio I as a Pope in 496
• San Símaco happens to San Anastasio II as a Pope in the year 498
• Battle of Tolbiac