Romulus Agustus

romulus agustus Romulus Augustus was the son of the emperor Julius Nepos Pannonian maestro general Orestes. He is possibly better known by his diminutive nickname, Romulus Augustulus, which means, Little Augustus. It is one of the odd coincidences of history that Romes first and last emperor, in the west at least, should be named Augustus. Earlier in the year 475, Orestes revolted against Nepos, who fled to Salona. Orestes honk his son on the throne instead of claiming it himself because he had no popish blood but, having married a Roman noblewoman, had a son in whose veins flowed at least some Roman blood.

The boy, Romulus, became the Roman emperor Romulus Augustus. Orestes was in turn betrayed by his master general Odovacer, a barbarian of German descent. Orestes fled to Placentia but Odovacer caught up with him and had him beheaded. The boy Romulus was allowed to live because he was an inoffensive and good feel youth. Odovacer sent hi into comfortable retirement at a Campani...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay

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