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.

• 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.