5th century
Western Rome's collapse
The 5th century spans the years 401 to 500 CE.
In Western history, it marks the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Early Middle Ages.
Century designations use ordinal numbers to count hundred-year periods: the 1st century covers years 1–100, so the 5th century begins at 401.
Augustine of Hippo was a major figure of the 5th century.
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