Why is Romulus Augustus considered the "Last Western Emperor" and Julius Nepos?

by Tweed_Man

Question in title.

Why is Romulus Augustus considered the "Last Western Emperor" and Julius Nepos? From what I understand Nepos even considered Emperor by Emperor Zeno (Eastern Emperor). Not to mention Romulus Augustus was a child and abdicated while Nepos ruled until his death.

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