jan 1, 476 - Fall of the Roman Empire

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Fall of the Roman Empire to Germanic tribes. The Roman Church remains the primary central authority figure in Western Europe.

Roman Empire becomes uncontrollable. Hordes of invaders from Europe, Germany, and Asia, called barbarians, start to attack its borders. The Visigoths, led by
Alaric, sack and loot Rome. Huns from the East led by Attila the Hun, invade France and northern Italy. Vandals from Germany sack Rome again. The Roman Empire in Western Europe is collapsing.

Finally, in 476 AD, the last Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustus, is removed by the invaders. The Roman Empire is no more.