Roman Empire
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The Roman Empire was the period of ancient Rome that came after the Republic, during which Rome was governed by emperors rather than elected officials. It matters because it was one of history's largest and most influential civilizations, shaping Western law, government, language, and culture for centuries to come.
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Key dates
- Dissolved
- 17 January 395
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- historical country (from 1453)
- Part of
- Ancient Rome
- Has part
- Low Roman Empire
- Named after
- Province of Imperia
- Demonym
- Rómhánach
- Religion
- state church of the Roman Empire (from 0380)
- Participant in
- military history of ancient Rome
- Contains
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Medieval
Italy in the Middle Ages
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