jan 1, 476 - Fall of the Western Roman Empire; Complete autonomy of the Eastern Roman Empire
Description:
(After years of degradation and territory loss, the Western Roman Empire officially falls with the deposition of the final Roman Emperor by the barbarian king Odoacer. From this point on the Eastern Roman Empire, referred to as the Byzantine Empire, becomes the sole seat of Roman power. Based in Constantinople, the Byzantine Empire will survive for another thousand years.)Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 476
Now
~ 1550 years ago