Basiliscus was crowned "caesar", in 476, and was nearly executed in 477 after his father was murdered by Zeno, but was saved by Ariadne, and placed in a monastery.
Basiliscus was crowned "caesar". This was in 476. Basiliscus was nearly executed in 477. His father was murdered by Zeno. His father was saved by Ariadne. His father was placed in a monastery.