GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the last Emperor of Rome?
A
Nero
B
Ceaser
C
Julius
D
Romulus Augustulus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Romulus Augustus, the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed by Odoacer, a German barbarian who proclaims himself king of Italy . Odoacer was a mercenary leader in the Roman imperial army when he launched his mutiny against the young emperor.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 476 CE, Orestes was executed by German warlord Odoacer, and Romulus was packed off for a VERY early retirement in Campania. After Romulus disappeared from the history books, there would never be another ruling Emperor of Western Rome ever again.

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