Because the fall of the Western Roman Empire occurred in 476, many historians consider it the last year of ancient history and the first year of the Middle Ages in Europe. [1][2]

Jun 27, 2025 · In 476 AD, the unthinkable happened—the mighty Western Roman Empire crumbled, sending shockwaves across Europe. The deposition of the last emperor, Romulus …

Apr 12, 2018 · Although historians generally agree on the year of the fall, 476 CE, and its consequences for western civilization, they often disagree on its causes.

May 13, 2025 · The traditional end of the Roman Empire is marked by the deposition of the last emperor in 476 CE. Key events include battles, sackings, and the rise of Christianity …

Jun 3, 2020 · The fall of Rome and of the Western Roman Empire was a complex process driven by a combination of economic, political, military, and social factors, along with external …

Aug 23, 2025 · What happened and who was notable in 476 AD? Browse important events, world leaders, notable birthdays, and tragic deaths from the year 476 AD.

In 476, the Germanic barbarian king Odoacer deposed the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire in Italy, Romulus Augustulus, and the Senate sent the imperial insignia to the Eastern …

May 4, 2025 · In 476 AD, the Germanic leader Odoacer deposed the last Western Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustulus, signaling the traditional end of the Western Roman Empire [1] [2].

Jan 14, 2014 · From then on, no Roman emperor would ever again rule from a post in Italy, leading many to cite 476 as the year the Western Empire suffered its death blow.

Discover the major milestones in the Medieval Timeline from the fall of the Western Roman Empire (476 AD) to the end of the Wars of the Roses (1485).