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Odoacer is proclaimed King of Italy

Odoacer, a Germanic general, is proclaimed King of Italy by the Roman Senate, who formally surrender the imperial regalia, symbolizing the end of the Western Roman Empire.

Year 476
Date 9/4
Location Ravenna, Ravenna, Italy (Likely The Imperial Palace)
Layer 2
Visibility PUBLIC
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Key Figures

Odoacer Senator Lucius Germanic Captain Senator Marcus Germanic Guard
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Accession of Emperor Vitellius
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