The number 476 is an integer that follows 475 and precedes 477. It is an even number, meaning it is divisible by 2 without a remainder. In Roman numerals, 476 is represented as CDLXXVI. In historical context, the year 476 AD is significant as it marks the fall of the Western Roman Empire. This event is often cited as a key moment in the transition from ancient history to the Middle Ages. The last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustulus, was deposed, leading to the rise of various Germanic kingdoms in Europe.