Siege of Autun (356) 356
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 356 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Germanic Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Alamanni, Roman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 46.9500, 4.3000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Autun was a conflict fought between the Roman Empire and the invading barbarian Alamanni tribe, who were ravaging Gaul, in 356 AD. The Romans successfully defended the city, and the barbarians retreated on the approach of reinforcements.
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