Alaric

Alaric or Alrekr (Old Norse) is a Germanic name which means "everybody's ruler". The form Alaric may refer to: Alaric I, king of the Visigoths, sacked Rome Alaric II, eighth king of the Visigoths in Hispania (Spain and Portugal) The merchant ship Alaric ...

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In the Roman religion, a haruspex was a man trained to practice divination by the inspection of the entrails of sacrificed animals, especially the livers of sacrificed sheep; and in the interpretation of lightning strikes and other unusual omens. The plural is haruspices. The practice of haruspicy, the name for this kind of divination, was said to have originated among the ancient Etruscans. A bronze sculpture of a liver, complete with the name of regions marked on it assigned to various gods, was discovered in 1877 near Piacenza, in northern Italy, and h ...

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Ancient history is the study of significant cultural and political events from the beginning of human history until the Early Middle Ages. Although the ending date is largely arbitrary, most Western scholars use the fall of the Western Roman Empire in AD 476 as the traditional end of ancient history. Another term that is often used to refer to ancient history is antiquity, although this term is most often used to refer specifically to ...

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April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). There are 269 days remaining. April 6 - Events. 648 BC - Earliest solar eclipse recorded by the Ancient Greeks. 402 - Stilicho stymies the Visigoths under Alaric in the Battle of Pollentia 1320 - The Scots reaffirm their independence by signing the Declaration of Arbroath. 1327 - The poet Petrarch first saw his idealized love Laura in the church of Saint Claire ...

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Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The same fruit is also used to produce white pepper and green pepper.[1] Black pepper is native to South India and is extensively cultivated there and elsewhere in tropical regions. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is a small drupe five millimetres in diameter, da ...

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The Battle of the Frigidus (sometimes called the Battle of the Frigid River), which was fought between September 5-6, 394, was perhaps one of the most important battles in the late Roman period. Arbogast, a Frank who had risen to be the most important Roman military commander in the west, along with the Senate in Rome staged a revolt against the Eastern Emperor Theodosius the Great, based in Constantinople. While revolts of barbarian federati were not new in the turmoils of the fourth century, this revolt was one ...

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Corinth, or Korinth (Κόρινθος; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is a Greek city, on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnesus to the mainland of Greece. To the west of the isthmus lies the Gulf of Corinth, to the east lies the Saronic Gulf. Corinth is about 48 miles (78 km) southwest of Athens. The isthmus, which was in ancient times traversed by hauling ships over the ...

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Constantine III (died 411 by September 18) was a Roman general who declared himself Western Roman Emperor in 407, abdicating in 411 (and being killed soon after). Constantine III usurper - The History. On 31 December 406 several tribes of Germanic invaders, including the Vandals, the Burgundians, the Alans and the Sueves, crossed the frozen Rhine river near Mainz, and overran the Roman defensive works in a successful invasion of the Western Roman Empire. This was a mortal blow to the empire, from which it n ...

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Velletri (ancient Velitrae) is a commune in the province of Rome, in Lazio (Latium). It is bounded by other communes of Rocca di Papa, Lariano, Cisterna di Latina, Artena, Aprilia, Nemi, Genzano di Roma, Lanuvio. Velletri is renowned as one of the main centres for wine production in the Latium. Velletri - History. Velletri's origins are uncertain. A settlement here existed since very ancient times, though scholars debated if Etruscan, Latin or Volscan. During the First Latin War, during ...

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St. Caesarius, sometimes called of Châlons (Cabillonensis seu Cabellinensis) from his birthplace Châlons-sur-Saône; but more usually known as Caesarius of Arles (Arelatensis) from his see, which he occupied for forty years. He was certainly the foremost ecclesiastic in the Gaul of his own age. The date of his birth lies between A.D. 468 and 470; the date of his death is Aug. 27, 542. Caesarius of Arles - Authorities. The biography, written by his admiring disciple, St. Cyprian, bp. of Toulo ...

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Attila the Hun (Old Norse: Atle, Atli; German: Etzel; ca. 406–453 AD) was the last and most powerful king of the Huns. He reigned over what was then Europe's largest empire, from 434 until his death. His empire stretched from Central Europe to the Black Sea and from the Danube River to the Baltic. During his rule he was among the direst enemies of the Eastern and Western Roman Empires: he invaded the Balkans twice and encircled Constantinople in the second invasion. He marched through France as far as Orleans before being turned back at Chalons; and he drove the western empero ...

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370 - Events. Basil of Caesarea becomes bishop of Caesarea. Demophilus of Constantinople becomes Patriarch of Constantinople, although his position is disputed by Evagrius of Constantinople. John Chrysostom is baptized. Former Qin conquers Former Yan in China. 370 - Births. Alaric, King of the Visigoths. 370 - Deaths. Lucifer Calaritanus, founder of the Luciferian sect. Eudox ...

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400 - Events. First invasion of Italy by Alaric (probable date). The Vandals start their westward trek from Dacia and Hungary (approximate date). Construction (and therefore occupation) at Great Zimbabwe begins (approximate date). Earliest date of human occupation on Easter Island (approximate date). Chrysanthemums are introduced to Japan (approximate date). 400 - Births. Hydatius, bishop of Chaves Salvian, Christi ...

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This article is about the year 409 C.E. See also 409 (number). For the cleaning product 409®, see butoxyethanol. 409 - Events. The Vandals and Suebi break through Constantine III's garrsions into Spain. The Suebi settle themselves in the northwestern corner. Constantine III's general Gernontius revolts in Spain, and elevates his own candidate for Roman Emperor. Alaric lays siege to Rome a second time; with agreement of the Senate he sets up Priscus Attalus as western emperor ...

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408 - Events. Theodosius II succeeds his father Arcadius as Emperor of the Eastern half of the Roman Empire In the summer of this year, the usurper Constantine III captures Spain, destroying the loyalist forces defending it. September - Alaric, king of the Visigoths, lays siege to Rome 408 - Births. 408 - Deaths. May 1 - Arcadius, Roman Emperor of the East August 23 - Stilicho, Roman genera ...

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410 - Events. Alaric I deposes Priscus Attalus as Roman Emperor. August 24 - Visigoths under Alaric sack Rome for three days. They depart with countless valuables, spoils of the Temple in Jerusalem brought to Rome by Titus. Ataulf succeeds his brother-in-law Alaric as king of the Visigoths. Emperor Flavius Augustus Honorius tells Britain to look to its own defences, effectively ending Roman rule in Britain. Debatably the beginning of the Dark Ages Including:

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395 - Events. After the death of emperor Theodosius I, the Roman Empire is divided in an eastern and a western half. The eastern half is centered in Constantinople under Arcadius, son of Theodosius I, and the western half in Rome under Flavius Augustus Honorius his brother. Alaric the Visigoth, general of the foederati, renounces Roman fealty and is declared King, waging war against both parts of the Roman Empire. End of a 16 year period of peace between Romans and Visigoths. Possib ...

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The Eleusinian Mysteries were annual initiation ceremonies for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis in ancient Greece. Of all the mysteries celebrated in ancient times these were held to be the ones of greatest importance. These myths and mysteries later spread to Rome. The rites and cultic worships and beliefs were kept secret, and initiation rites united the worshipper with god including promises of divine power and rewards in life after death. Eleusinian Mysteries - The Mysteries. Eleusis ...

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412 - Events. The Visigoths move into Gaul, led by Alaric's brother-in-law Ataulf. Cyril of Alexandria becomes Patriarch of Alexandria. Ataulf marries Galla Placidia, sister of the Emperor Honorius. Lazarus, bishop of Aix-en-Provence, and Herod, bishop of Arles, are expelled from their sees on a charge of Manichaeism. 412 - Births. February 8 - Proclus, Neoplatonist philosopher (d. 487) 412 - Deaths. ...

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403 - Events. Battle of Verona between Alaric the Visigoth and Stilicho Alaric I leaves Italy after his first unsuccessful invasion John Chrysostom, bishop of Constantinople, is deposed and banished, but shortly after recalled, then banished again In China, Hui Yuan argues that Buddhist monks should be exempt from bowing to the emperor. Theodosius II becomes consul of Rome Synod of the Oak Asin of Baekje allies with Silla against Goguryeo. ...

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