The last Western Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustulus is deposed on September 4, 476, by the Germanic chieftain after he failed to receive land grants in Italy. Odoacer declared himself King of Italy, with the approval of the Roman Senate and the eastern Emperor Zeno.
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