What happened to the Roman Senate after the fall of the Roman Empire
<p>In the 5th century AD, the Western Roman Empire ceased to exist. Its last emperor was Romulus Augustulus, the son of the patrician Flavius Orestes. The nickname “Augustulus” was given to him mockingly, meaning “little Augustus”. In reality, the Empire (or rather, what was left of it after the invasions of barbarians) was ruled by his father, Orestes. Once, Orestes sent his chief of guard, Odoacer, to Pannonia to recruit mercenaries. Odoacer, who was of the Scirian tribe, successfully assembled an entire army from his fellow tribespeople and other barbarians. He headed towards the capital with these forces, deciding to reign and own everything.</p>
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