Event Gothic War (401-403)

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Was a war between the invading Visigoths and the Roman Empire.

Chronology

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  • January 402: In 401, the Visigothic king Alaric invaded Northern Italy up to Pollenza.
  • July 402: The second invasion in 402 was led by the Visigoths under King Alaric I, who were defeated by the Roman army at the Battle of Verona. This marked a significant victory for the Roman Empire in their efforts to defend northern Italy from barbarian invasions.
  • February 402: Visigothic king Alaric was defeated by the Roman general Stilicho at the Battle of Pollentia on April 6, 402.
  • August 402: The second invasion in 402 was led by the Visigothic king Alaric I against the Western Roman Empire. The Battle of Verona resulted in a decisive victory for the Romans, led by the general Stilicho, who successfully defended the territory in northern Italy.
  • January 396: The Visgoths led by Alaric devastated Greece.
  • February 396: The Roman Senate paid a large subsidy to the Visigoths to prevent further devastation of Greece by Alaric's forces in 396.