Siege of Massilia (413) 413
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 413 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Gothic War of 408–416 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Visigoths, Western Roman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 43.2967, 5.3764 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Massilia was made by the Visigoths against the Roman city of Massilia, Gallia Narbonensis in 413. Campaigning in southern Gaul, the Visigothic king Ataulf had taken Toulouse and Narbonne and laid siege of Massilia. The city was defended by the capable Roman general Bonifacius. Ataulf failed to take Massilia, and later made peace with Emperor Honorius. Marrying Honorius' sister Galla Placidia. Ataulf was thereafter sent to recover Hispania for the empire.
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