Siege of Adrianople (378) 378
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 378 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Battle of Adrianople, Gothic War of 376–382 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ancient Rome, Goths | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.6667, 26.5667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Adrianople took place in 378 following the Gothic victory at the Battle of Adrianople. Gothic forces were unable to breach the city walls and retreated. It was followed by an unsuccessful Gothic attempt to breach the walls of Constantinople.
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