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Which empire had collapsed just years before Boethius' birth?

  • Byzantine Empire

  • Holy Roman Empire

  • Western Roman Empire

  • Mongol Empire

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The Western Roman Empire had collapsed just years before Boethius' birth, marking a significant turning point in European history. This vast empire, which had once dominated much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, had succumbed to a combination of internal and external pressures, including barbarian invasions, economic decline, and political instability.
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