Historical events in 378

4 historical records

August 3783 historical events

378, August 9th · Roman Empire · Adrianople · House · House of Valentinian · Valens

Death of Valens

Death of Valens, in battle against the Visigoths

378, August 9th · Roman Empire · Adrianople · Warfare · Roman Empire-Gothic War · Valens

Battle of Adrianople

Victory of the Goths leads to a settlement of frontiers with Rome & fall of the Empire. The Visigoths defeat the Roman Army & kill the Emperor. The power of cavalry is demonstrated for the 1st time

378, August 9th · Roman Empire · Adrianople · Warfare · Roman Empire-Gothic War · Valens

Death of Valens

Death of Valens, the Visigoths defeat the Roman Army & kill the Emperor

378 · Roman Empire · House · House of Valentinian · Valentinian II

Succession

Gratian nominates Theodosius as Emperor in the east rather than Valentian