Fall of the Western Roman Empire

Date

0476-09-04

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Event #26

The last Western Roman emperor, Romulus Augustulus, was deposed.

This event traditionally marks the end of ancient Rome and the beginning of the Middle Ages.

Christian institutions became stabilizing forces across Europe.

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This event belongs to the Breaking timeline. It is anchored to Ravenna. Tagged themes help place it within a wider story chain.

Tags christianity rome collapse europe church history empire power west fall odoacer augustulus barbarians transition medieval authority fifthcentury kingdoms roman end

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Event date

0476-09-04