Statements (176)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_battles
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased Gothic settlement in Roman territories
Weakening of the Roman Empire increased pressure on the Roman Empire increased Gothic pressure on the Roman Empire Goths settled within the Roman Empire |
| gptkbp:battle |
Valens was killed
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
Gothic casualties estimated at 10,000
Roman casualties estimated at 40,000 significant Roman casualties significant Roman losses Goth casualties Gothic losses high for the Roman side significant for the Gothic side high casualties for the Roman Empire significant casualties for the Goths |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Goths |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Fritigern
gptkb:Emperor_Valens |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
in various historical texts
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
remembered in military history
|
| gptkbp:context |
gptkb:Gothic_War
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced literature and art
inspired literature and art depicted in art and literature |
| gptkbp:date |
378
378 AD |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
|
| gptkbp:emperor_valens |
died in battle
led the Roman forces |
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Goths |
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
open field battle
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Catalaunian_Plains
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
August 9, 378
Roman forces and Gothic tribes |
| gptkbp:fritigern |
gptkb:Gothic_literature
led the Gothic forces |
| gptkbp:goth_forces |
estimated 20,000 to 30,000 troops
|
| gptkbp:goth_leader |
gptkb:Fritigern
|
| gptkbp:goth_strategy |
surprise attack
|
| gptkbp:gothic_alliance |
formed with other tribes
|
| gptkbp:gothic_alliances |
formed with other tribes
|
| gptkbp:gothic_allies |
other barbarian tribes
|
| gptkbp:gothic_command_structure |
more unified
|
| gptkbp:gothic_legacy |
inspired other barbarian groups
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| gptkbp:gothic_military_organization |
was effective against Roman tactics
|
| gptkbp:gothic_motivation |
seeking refuge from Huns
|
| gptkbp:gothic_reaction |
expanded their territory
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| gptkbp:gothic_refugees |
settled within Roman territory prior to the battle
crossed the Danube into Roman territory prior to the battle |
| gptkbp:gothic_settlement |
led to further conflicts with the Romans
led to the establishment of the Visigothic Kingdom |
| gptkbp:gothic_strategy |
utilized cavalry effectively
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| gptkbp:gothic_tribes_involved |
gptkb:Greuthungi
gptkb:Thervingi |
| gptkbp:gothic_victory |
inspired other barbarian groups
led to increased migration into Roman territory |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
favorable for the Goths
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Gothic_Wars
gptkb:Gothic_War part of the Gothic Wars |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
discussions on military tactics
interpretations of the battle's causes Gothic migration patterns impact on Roman military reforms Gothic unity and strategy Roman military decline Valens' leadership decisions |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
led to the eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire
led to increased barbarian invasions paved the way for future invasions of the Roman Empire |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
varied among historians
seen as a turning point for the Roman Empire |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
influenced later military strategies
considered a turning point in Roman history |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
Late Antiquity
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked the beginning of the end for the Western Roman Empire
marked the beginning of the end for the Western Roman Empire. considered one of the most important battles in Roman history |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Jordanes
gptkb:Ammianus_Marcellinus gptkb:Zosimus |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Adrianople
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| gptkbp:impact_on__rome |
weakened Roman military reputation
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Fall_of_the_Western_Roman_Empire
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Ostrogoths
gptkb:Visigoths united against the Romans settled in Roman territory after the battle |
| gptkbp:issues |
analyzed for military tactics
analyzed for military strategy lessons |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Fritigern
gptkb:Emperor_Valens |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future military tactics
paved the way for the eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Adrianople
|
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
importance of intelligence in warfare
studied in military academies need for reinforcements |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
cavalry charge
infantry formation Gothic encirclement Goths used ambush tactics |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Fritigern
gptkb:Valens gptkb:Emperor_Valens |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Death_of_Emperor_Valens
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Fritigern
gptkb:Emperor_Valens |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
378 AD
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| gptkbp:outcome |
decisive victory for the Goths
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Gothic_War_(376–382)
gptkb:Gothic_Wars |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_River_Frigidus
|
| gptkbp:result |
Roman defeat
Gothic victory decisive victory for the Goths |
| gptkbp:roman_command_structure |
poorly coordinated
|
| gptkbp:roman_defeat |
considered a turning point
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| gptkbp:roman_empire's_decline |
accelerated after the battle
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| gptkbp:roman_empire's_response |
increased military presence in the Balkans
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| gptkbp:roman_empire's_strategy |
shifted towards diplomacy with barbarian tribes
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| gptkbp:roman_motivation |
defend the empire's borders
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| gptkbp:roman_reaction |
reform military strategies
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| gptkbp:roman_reinforcements |
arrived too late
|
| gptkbp:significance |
one of the most significant battles in Roman history
marked the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire one of the major battles of the Roman-Gothic Wars |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
shift in power dynamics in the region
Shift in power dynamics in the Roman Empire control of the Balkans shift in power dynamics in the Roman Empire |
| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:Eastern_Roman_Empire
gptkb:Legio_II_Parthica gptkb:Valens gptkb:Western_Roman_Empire gptkb:Legio_I_Maximiana approximately 30,000 defensive tactics defensive position approximately 30,000 troops approximately 15,000 troops influenced future military engagements faced internal strife attempted encirclement prompted by the defeat failed to adapt to new warfare tactics underestimated the Goths were needed after the defeat failed to adapt to cavalry warfare |
| gptkbp:strength |
failed to arrive in time
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:cavalry_charges
gptkb:Fritigern flanking maneuvers defensive position estimated 20,000 to 30,000 effective use of cavalry estimated 20,000 to 30,000 troops encirclement of Roman troops Fritigern's negotiations with the Romans influenced future battles against the Romans |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Cavalry charges
Flanking maneuvers |
| gptkbp:type |
land battle
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| gptkbp:valens'_death |
occurred during the battle
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| gptkbp:valens'_decision |
to engage without waiting for reinforcements
to engage without reinforcements |
| gptkbp:valens'_leadership |
questioned after the defeat
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| gptkbp:valens'_legacy |
remains controversial among historians
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| gptkbp:year |
378
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Balkan_Wars
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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