Alaric I Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Invasion of Italy

Leads a 3rd invasion of Italy after the assassination of Stilicho

Role range: 0395-0410

Siege of Rome

Conducts a Siege of Rome, 408-410

Role range: 0395-0410

Stilicho Execution Changes Situation

The execution of Stilicho in 408 ended a crucial negotiating relationship with Alaric.

Alaric Advances On Rome

Following the breakdown of relations with Honorius, Alaric led Gothic forces toward the city of Rome.

Alaric Imposes First Roman Siege

The Goths besieged Rome in 408 and obtained concessions from its inhabitants during the crisis.

Alaric Negotiates With Honorius

Alaric sought imperial office, provisions and a settlement with Honorius while threatening Roman territory.

Siege of Rome

Leads a Visigoth siege of Rome

Role range: 0395-0410

Invasion of Spain

Alaric I settles in Spain

Role range: 0395-0410

Alaric Returns To Besiege Rome

Failed negotiations led to a renewed blockade and pressure on Rome in 409.

Alaric Supports Attalus As Emperor

Alaric backed Priscus Attalus as an alternative western emperor during the confrontation with Honorius.

Siege of Rome

Begins a siege of Rome

Role range: 0395-0410

Siege of Rome

The Visigoths under Alaric sack & destroy Rome. Rome is overrun by Visigoths, symbolized as the fall of the Western Roman Empire

Role range: 0395-0410

Capture of Rome

1st ever capture of Rome, proclaims Attalus Emperor

Role range: 0395-0410

Capture of Spain

1st ever capture of Rome, proclaims Attalus Emperor

Role range: 0395-0410

Attalus Loses Alarics Backing

Alaric later withdrew his recognition of Attalus when the rival imperial arrangement failed to achieve its aims.

Gothic Forces Enter Rome

Alaric's followers entered Rome in August 410 after protracted disputes with the imperial court.

Alaric Oversees Sack Of Rome

The three day sack of Rome by Gothic forces under Alaric shocked Roman contemporaries despite the capital's earlier political decline.

Alaric Marches Toward Southern Italy

After the sack, Alaric moved south with plans that may have involved reaching North Africa.

Alaric Dies In Southern Italy

Alaric died in 410 near Consentia while his army remained in southern Italy.

Athaulf Succeeds Gothic Leader

Athaulf succeeded Alaric as leader of the Gothic group after his death in 410.