Historical Events tagged with "barbarian rule"
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Odoacer Proclaimed King of Italy by Troops
Odoacer, a chieftain of the Herulic and Scirian tribes, was declared rex Italiae, or King of Italy, by his forces. This momentous occasion marked a significant shift in power during the declining period of the Western Roman Empire. Odoacer’s troops, composed of various Germanic factions, rallied behind him following the deposition of the last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustulus. Their proclamation was a culmination of ongoing tensions and dissatisfaction with Roman rule, as the empire struggled to maintain control amid the rise of barbarian groups within its territories.
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