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Which Germanic tribe defeated the last Roman army in Western Europe?

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Romulus, the last of the Roman emperors in the west, was overthrown by the Germanic leader Odoacer, who became the first Barbarian to rule in Rome.

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Odovacer, who is believed to have led the Germanic tribe Sciri defeated the last Roman Army in Western Europe. He then became the first Barbarian “outsider” King of Italy.

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