What Happened This Year 490

Historical Events from This Year 490

Military & Warfare

Goths Defeat Odoacer at Adda River

August 11th, 490 1534 years ago

The Goths, led by Theodoric the Great and allied with Alaric II, confronted and defeated the forces of Odoacer on the Adda River, near Milan. This battle was significant for its pivotal role in the struggle for control over Italy during the decline of the Western Roman Empire. The Goths sought to reclaim their territories and establish dominance, leading to a reshaping of power dynamics in the region.

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