Fall of Adrianople

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:aftermath Roman military reforms
gptkbp:allies formed by the Goths
gptkbp:casualties significant losses
gptkbp:consequences increased pressure on the Roman Empire
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:date September 20, 378
gptkbp:emperor_valens died in battle
gptkbp:gothic_casualties relatively low losses
gptkbp:gothic_demands settlement within Roman territory
gptkbp:gothic_leaders emerged as significant figures in history
gptkbp:gothic_unity achieved during the battle
gptkbp:gothic_victory inspired other tribes against Rome
gptkbp:gothic_war conflict between the Roman Empire and the Goths
continued for several years after the battle.
led to further invasions of the Roman Empire
gptkbp:historical_analysis examines military strategy and leadership failures
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger Migration Period
gptkbp:historical_debate over the reasons for Roman defeat
gptkbp:historical_impact paved the way for the eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire
gptkbp:historical_interpretation considered a turning point in Roman history
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the decline of Roman military dominance
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Jordanes
gptkb:Ammianus_Marcellinus
gptkb:Zosimus
gptkbp:history about the importance of intelligence in warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fall of Adrianople
gptkbp:involved_countries Visigoths and Ostrogoths
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Emperor_Valens
Gothic leader Fritigern
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military engagements
gptkbp:location gptkb:Adrianople
gptkbp:military_strategy use of cavalry by the Goths
gptkbp:military_technology in response to the defeat
gptkbp:narrative varied interpretations of the event
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Adrianople
gptkbp:result defeat of the Roman army
gptkbp:significance decisive battle in the Gothic War
gptkbp:strategy gptkb:Eastern_Roman_Empire
approximately 30,000 troops
faced internal strife
questioned after the defeat
suffered a loss of prestige after the battle
faced economic challenges post-battle
attempt to contain the Goths
struggled to maintain control over its borders
underestimated the Gothic threat
underwent significant changes after the battle
gptkbp:tactics alliance with other tribes
estimated 20,000 to 30,000 troops
surprise and mobility
gptkbp:valens'_decision to engage the Goths without reinforcements
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Adrianople
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5