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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 476. This year saw 3 significant events.

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476 Timeline

  1. Romulus Augustulus, the last Western Roman Emperor, abdicates after forces led by Odoacer invade Rome, the traditional d

    Romulus Augustulus, the last Western Roman Emperor, abdicates after forces led by Odoacer invade Rome, the traditional date for the end of the Western Roman Empire

  2. Odoacer is proclaimed King of Italy by his troops, becoming the first barbarian King of Italy

    Odoacer (433 – 15 March 493 AD), also spelled Odovacer or Odovacar, was a barbarian soldier and statesman from the Middle Danube who was an officer of the Roman army and deposed the Western Roman...

  3. German ruler Flavius Odoacer captures Pavia

    Odoacer (433 – 15 March 493 AD), also spelled Odovacer or Odovacar, was a barbarian soldier and statesman from the Middle Danube who was an officer of the Roman army and deposed the Western Roman...

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What happened in 476?
In 476, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Romulus Augustulus, the last Western Roman Emperor, abdicates after forces led by Odoacer invade Rome, the traditional d, Odoacer is proclaimed King of Italy by his troops, becoming the first barbarian King of Italy, German ruler Flavius Odoacer captures Pavia.

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