Prior to the battle, the Vandals had captured Carthage and made it the capital of their kingdom.
In 456, a Vandal fleet of 60 ships sailed from Carthage, threatening both Gaul and Italy.
The Vandals were defeated at Agrigentum by the comes militaris per Italia (commander of the military forces in Italy), the Suebian warrior, Ricimer, who was acting for Emperor Avitus, after which they sailed for Corsica.
After having defeated the Vandals, Ricimer returned to Italy as a hero.
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