Battle of Adrianople AD 378
The Goths destroy the Eastern Roman army and kill Emperor Valens; barbarian peoples settle inside the empire.
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Key facts
| Date | AD 378 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 41.68° N, 26.56° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Istanbul (about 215 km) |
| Territory of (map of AD 300) | Rome (Galerius) |
Rulers in AD 378
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Gratian (West) | 375–383 |
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