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Western Roman Empire
The Western Roman Empire was the western half of the Roman state after 395, ruled from Milan and then Ravenna. It lost territory to Germanic kingdoms and ended when Odoacer deposed the last emperor, Romulus Augustulus, in 476.
Key facts
| Dates | 395 CE – 476 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Greece, Rome & Byzantium |
| Continent | Europe, Africa |
| Capitals | Mediolanum (Milan), Ravenna, Rome |
| Religion(s) | Christianity |
| Peak extent | ≈ 2 million km² (c. 395 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Followed by
Ostrogothic Kingdom Visigothic Kingdom Frankish Empire (Francia) Vandal Kingdom Kingdom of the Suebi Kingdom of the Burgundians Domain of Soissons Mauro-Roman Kingdom
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.