Historical Events tagged with "depiction"
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Odoacer Proclaims Himself King of Italy
In the late 5th century, Odoacer, a Germanic chieftain, deposed the last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustulus, marking the significant transition from Roman rule in Italy to Germanic control. Odoacer's rise to power was a culmination of political instability and military conflict within the crumbling Western Roman Empire. He took control of Ravenna, the empire's capital, and declared himself King of Italy, symbolizing the end of ancient Rome’s reign over the region. This pivotal moment shifted the dynamics of power in Italy and influenced the subsequent formation of medieval kingdoms.
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