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More in Who's WhoMore Resources Related to AlaricAlaric IThis profile of Alaric is part of Who's Who in Medieval History A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Alaric was also known as: Ala-reiks, "All-ruler"; Alaric the Visigoth Alaric was noted for: Sacking Rome in 410. This is considered by some historians to be the beginning of the Middle Ages. Occupations & Roles in Society: Places of Residence and Influence: About Alaric: Born to a noble Visigothic family, Alaric served as commander of Gothic troops in the Roman army until shortly after the death of emperor Theodosius in 395. Then, as chief or "king" of the Visigothic peoples, Alaric took up arms against the Romans on the premise that his tribe had not been paid the subsidies they had been promised. The rest of his days would be spent negotiating with emperors for his people's livelihoods or attacking Roman strongholds or territories when negotiations fell through. In 410, during his third attack on Italy, Alaric led the Visigoths in a sack of the city of Rome. This event is sometimes considered the beginning of the Middle Ages. More Alaric Resources:
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by J. B. Bury The Visigoths from the Migration Period to the Seventh Century: An Ethnographic Perspective Famous Men of the Middle Ages Early Europe Ancient History at About Who's Who Directories: More in Who's WhoMore Resources Related to Alaric |
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