Siege of Milan
Leads a Visigoth siege on Milan
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402 in Spain
Explore 7 historical events and records for Spain in 402.
Historical records for Spain in 402
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Battle of Pollentia
Alaric I is defeated by Stilicho who retreats to Tuscany & agrees to leave Italy
Siege of Milan
Defeated by Stilicho & forced to leave Italy
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Alaric Confronts Stilicho At Pollentia
Roman forces under Stilicho fought Alaric's army at Pollentia on Easter in 402.
Alaric Withdraws After Pollentia
Alaric's followers continued to manoeuvre after Pollentia instead of being permanently eliminated as a military force.
Gothic Camp Suffers Capture
Roman troops took prisoners and booty during the engagement at Pollentia, though Alaric's army was not destroyed.
Honorius Court Leaves Milan
Pressure from Gothic forces helped demonstrate Milan's vulnerability as the western imperial court moved toward Ravenna.
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