9 August 378Battle of AdrianopleValens
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
Historical records for Roman Empire in 378, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
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
Death of Valens, in battle against the Visigoths
Death of Valens, the Visigoths defeat the Roman Army & kill the Emperor
Gratian nominates Theodosius as Emperor in the east rather than Valentian
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