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Battle of Verona (402): Colline di Verona
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year402Wikidata P585 (point in time); 2 differing years recorded, earliest shown
EraAncient (before 500)derived from year
LocationItalyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictGothic War of 401–403Wikidata P361
ParticipantsVisigoths, Western Roman EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates45.4333, 10.9833Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Verona was fought in June 402 by Alaric's Visigoths and a Roman force led by Stilicho. Alaric was defeated and forced to withdraw from Italy.

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Location

45.4333, 10.9833 · Italy

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