answersLogoWhite

0

Yes, it can be argued that Rome did not fall in 476 AD.

The event that happened in 476 was that Odoacer, who controlled Italy, deposed the last Roman Emperor of the West, a six year old boy named Romulus Augustulus. When that happened, he and the Senate sent a commission to the ruling Roman Emperor of the East asking that he govern both the East and the West, reuniting the Roman Empire, which had been divided into halves in 395 AD. The Western Roman Senate continued to operate in the West (I don't know if it was operating in Rome or Ravenna), and the last record we have of it was a greeting sent to the Emperor in about 605 AD. The East Roman Empire continued to try to control the west for hundreds of years, though with poor success, and continued to operate until Constantinople fell to the Turks in 1453.

Romulus Augustulus, by the way, retired to a very nice estate in the country and lived the rest of his life there.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

BlakeBlake
As your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake
TaigaTaiga
Every great hero faces trials, and you—yes, YOU—are no exception!
Chat with Taiga
JordanJordan
Looking for a career mentor? I've seen my fair share of shake-ups.
Chat with Jordan

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Can it be argued that Rome didn't really fall in 476?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about History of Western Civilization

What was the solution to the fall of Rome?

There was no solution, which is why Rome did in fact fall.


When was The Fall of Rome created?

The Fall of Rome was created on 2005-03-07.


What led to the final fall of rome how to answer in complet paragraph?

Read your history lesson and then itemize the factors that led to Rome's fall. You could say something like "the final fall of ancient Rome was due to........" and list the causes that you find in your lesson. It should take no more than a paragraph.Read your history lesson and then itemize the factors that led to Rome's fall. You could say something like "the final fall of ancient Rome was due to........" and list the causes that you find in your lesson. It should take no more than a paragraph.Read your history lesson and then itemize the factors that led to Rome's fall. You could say something like "the final fall of ancient Rome was due to........" and list the causes that you find in your lesson. It should take no more than a paragraph.Read your history lesson and then itemize the factors that led to Rome's fall. You could say something like "the final fall of ancient Rome was due to........" and list the causes that you find in your lesson. It should take no more than a paragraph.Read your history lesson and then itemize the factors that led to Rome's fall. You could say something like "the final fall of ancient Rome was due to........" and list the causes that you find in your lesson. It should take no more than a paragraph.Read your history lesson and then itemize the factors that led to Rome's fall. You could say something like "the final fall of ancient Rome was due to........" and list the causes that you find in your lesson. It should take no more than a paragraph.Read your history lesson and then itemize the factors that led to Rome's fall. You could say something like "the final fall of ancient Rome was due to........" and list the causes that you find in your lesson. It should take no more than a paragraph.Read your history lesson and then itemize the factors that led to Rome's fall. You could say something like "the final fall of ancient Rome was due to........" and list the causes that you find in your lesson. It should take no more than a paragraph.Read your history lesson and then itemize the factors that led to Rome's fall. You could say something like "the final fall of ancient Rome was due to........" and list the causes that you find in your lesson. It should take no more than a paragraph.


Did rome fall because of lead poisoning?

Lead poisoning was part of the reason for the fall of Rome, but there were many other factors also, as is the case in any downfall.


What fall of Rome ushered in the start of the ages?

The Middle Ages followed the fall of the Roman Empire.