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Battle of Adrianople Timeline Game

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The Battle of Adrianople (AD 251) was a significant event in Roman history, marking a major defeat for the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Decius.

  • The battle took place on July 22, AD 251, between the Roman Empire and the Goths led by King Cniva.
  • It resulted in a decisive victory for the Goths, leading to the death of Emperor Decius and his son, Herennius Etruscus.
  • The aftermath of the battle saw the Goths plundering the Roman cities and further weakening the already struggling Roman Empire.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • AD 249: Decius becomes Roman Emperor
  • AD 250: Decius starts a persecution of Christians
  • AD 250: Decius appoints his son Herennius Etruscus as Caesar
  • AD 251: Decius and Herennius Etruscus march against the Goths
  • AD 251: Battle of Beroe
  • AD 251: Decius and Herennius Etruscus defeat the Goths
  • AD 251: Death of Herennius Etruscus
  • AD 251: Decius appoints his younger son Hostilian as Caesar
  • AD 251: Decius and Hostilian continue campaign against the Goths
  • AD 251: Battle of Abrittus
  • AD 251: Death of Decius and Hostilian
  • AD 251: Gallus becomes Roman Emperor
  • AD 251: Gallus makes peace with the Goths
  • AD 251: Gallus appoints his son Volusianus as Caesar
  • AD 251: Gallus and Volusianus engage in a campaign against the Goths
  • AD 251: Death of Gallus and Volusianus
  • AD 252: Aemilianus becomes Roman Emperor
  • AD 253: Aemilianus defeats the Goths
  • AD 253: Death of Aemilianus
  • AD 378: Battle of Adrianople

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