Odoacer

Germanic leader who took over what was left of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE. Though he sent his insignia to Constantinople to rule Italia in their stead, he ruled it as his own kingdom. He was assassinated by Theodoric in 493 CE.

Amateur classicist and photographer living in lovely Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. I love history, maps, film, travel, hiking, and photography. Maaaaybe some video games too.