Events tagged with "southern gaul"

Historical Events tagged with "southern gaul"

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Politics & Government

Alaric II becomes King of the Visigoths

December 28th, 484 1540 years ago

Alaric II succeeded his father, Euric, as king of the Visigoths and established his capital at Aire-sur-l'Adour in Southern Gaul. This transition brought fresh leadership to the Visigothic kingdom, as Alaric aimed to strengthen and expand his reign amidst the changing political landscape of post-Roman Europe. His reign was marked by efforts to consolidate Visigothic power and manage relations with neighboring entities.