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By "Western Byzantine Empire", I mean a state that:

- Is located somewhere in the former territories of the Western Roman Empire.
- Can plausibly claim political continuity with the original Empire (so a HRE-style resurrection wouldn't count).
- Survives at least until the later Middle Ages.
- Isn't located in Rome itself.

So, what would be the most plausible way for such a state to come about? Maybe if one of the British pretenders manages to avoid getting deposed by the central government, his descendants could plausibly claim to be the rightful Emperors of the West. Alternatively if Syagrius' kingdom in northern Gaul manages to survive, he or his descendants could lay claim to the Imperial title.
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