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Roman Empire in 451

Historical records for Roman Empire in 451, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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September

20 September 451Battle of ChalonsFlavius Aetius

Chalons · Warfare / Roman Empire-Hun War

Commander of a combined Roman & Visigoth Army which defeats the Huns. between the allied forces & foederati led by General Flavius Aetius & the Visigoth king Theodoric against the Huns

20 September 451Battle of ChalonsMarcian

Chalons · Warfare / Roman Empire-Hun War

A combined Roman & Visigoth Army defeat the Huns

Other Events

451Invasion of FranceFlavius Aetius

Warfare / Roman Empire-Hun War

A large army of Huns, led by Attila, invades Gaul & captures several cities, then proceeds towards Orleans

451Invasion of FranceMarcian

Warfare / Roman Empire-Hun War

The Huns attack Gaul but are defeated by a combined Roman & Visigoth Army

451Siege of OrleansFlavius Aetius

Orleans · Warfare / Roman Empire-Hun War

Aetius & the Visigoth King Theodoric I move in to relieve the city of Orleans

Names involved

Flavius AetiusMarcian

Places involved

ChalonsOrleans

Provenance

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