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Following the collapse of the Roman Empire, the Visigoths gained control over [[Rome]] when they deposed [[Romulus Augustulus]], the last emperor, in 476 A.D.  However, they were later defeated by the [[Ostrogoths]] under the command of [[Theoderic]], on orders from the [[Byzantine]] ruler [[Zeno]].

Following the collapse of the Roman Empire, the Visigoths gained control over [[Rome]] when they deposed [[Romulus Augustulus]], the last emperor, in 476 A.D.  However, they were later defeated by the [[Ostrogoths]] under the command of [[Theoderic]], on orders from the [[Byzantine]] ruler [[Zeno]].

The Visigoths eventually moved to settle South Western Gaul ([[France]]) with [[Toulouse]] as their capital, but were defeated by the [[Franks]] under [[Clovis]] and henceforward had their territory in [[Spain]] with Toledo as their capital.

The Visigoths eventually moved to settle South Western Gaul ([[France]]) with Tolouse as their capital, but were defeated by the [[Franks]] under [[Clovis]] and henceforward had their territory in [[Spain]] with Toledo as their capital.

The Visigothic Kingdom in Spain fell to the Isalmic [[Moors]] in AD 711.  Their last king was Roderick.  

The Visigothic Kingdom in Spain fell to the Isalmic [[Moors]] in AD 711.  Their last king was Roderick.  

[[category:European History]]

[[category:European History]]