The eastern part, with its capital at Constantinople and later referred to as Byzantium, continued to exist as a state for centuries. The western part, with its capital around Rome, gradually weakened and disintegrated over the course of the 5th century.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Division of the Roman Empire?
- In AD 395, following the death of Emperor Theodosius I, the Roman Empire was divided administratively between his sons into east and west.
- When did Division of the Roman Empire happen?
- 395 CE