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
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378 in Roman Empire
Explore 5 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 378.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 378
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August
Death of Valens
Death of Valens, in battle against the Visigoths
Death of Valens
Death of Valens, the Visigoths defeat the Roman Army & kill the Emperor
Other events (month unknown)
Gratian Defeats Alamanni at Argentovaria
Gratians Roman troops defeated an Alamannic force near Argentovaria, delaying his army march to assist Valens in the east.
Succession
Gratian nominates Theodosius as Emperor in the east rather than Valentian
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