BCE476

BCE476, also known as Before Common Era 476, refers to the year 476 in the Gregorian calendar, which is the year 477 in the Julian calendar. This year is notable for marking the end of the Western Roman Empire. In 476, the last Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustus, was deposed by the Germanic king Odoacer, who then became the ruler of Italy. This event is often cited as the traditional date marking the end of the Roman Empire in the West. The fall of the Western Roman Empire had significant implications for the political, cultural, and economic landscape of Europe, leading to the rise of new political entities and the beginning of the Middle Ages. The year 476 also marks the beginning of the Byzantine Empire, which continued the Roman Empire in the East. The fall of the Western Roman Empire is a subject of extensive study in historical and archaeological research, with ongoing debates about the causes and consequences of this significant event in world history.