Fall of the Western Roman Empire: Barbarian Invasions to the Deposition of Romulus Augustulus (376–476 CE)

1. Goths admitted across the Danube frontier

   Jan 1, 37601Labels: Tervingian Goths, Danube frontier

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2. Battle of Adrianople kills Emperor Valens

   Sep 9, 37808Labels: Battle of, Emperor Valens

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3. Foedus of 382 settles Goths as federates

   Mar 3, 38210Labels: Foedus of, foederati

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4. Battle of the Frigidus drains Western manpower

   May 5, 39409Labels: Battle of, Theodosius I

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5. Western court shifts to Ravenna for defense

   Jan 1, 40201Labels: Ravenna, Western court

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6. Visigoth invasion checked at Pollentia

   Jun 6, 40204Labels: Battle of, Alaric

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7. Visigoths besiege Rome after Western defenses weaken

   Jan 1, 40812Labels: Siege of, Alaric

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8. Vandals enter Roman Hispania via the Pyrenees

   Jan 1, 40910Labels: Vandals, Hispania

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9. Vandals cross into Africa, opening new front

   Jan 1, 42905Labels: Vandals, North Africa

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10. Vandals sack Rome after court crisis

    Feb 2, 45506Labels: Sack of, Vandals

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11. Odoacer deposes Romulus Augustulus

    Apr 4, 47609Labels: Odoacer, Romulus Augustulus

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