The Romans suffered a severe defeat, and Emperor Valens lost his life on the battlefield. Adrianople was a battle that demonstrated the military difficulties Rome experienced against nomadic and Germanic peoples and is regarded as a turning point in late imperial history.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Adrianople?
- In 378 CE, near present-day Edirne (Adrianople), a battle was fought between the Roman army under the command of the Eastern Roman Emperor Valens and Gothic forces.
- When did Battle of Adrianople happen?
- 378 CE