What are Europe's empires in chronological order?

Europe's major empires can be outlined chronologically as follows: The Roman Empire (27 BC - AD 476) was one of the earliest and most influential. Following its fall, the Byzantine Empire (AD 330 - 1453) continued its legacy. The Age of Exploration saw the rise of maritime empires, notably the Spanish Empire (15th - 19th centuries) and the Portuguese Empire (15th - 20th centuries). In the 18th and 19th centuries, the British Empire emerged as the largest global empire, while the French Empire also expanded significantly during this period.