Sack of Rome: Quick Facts


Facts

Date August 24, 410
Location Italy • Rome
Participants ancient Rome • Visigoth

Photos


Key People

Illustration of Alaric, wearing armor and a red cloak, riding a horse as he enters ancient Athens, accompanied by armed soldiers and watched by gathered townspeople. Classical columns are visible in the background.
Alaric
leader of Visigoths
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Honorius
Roman emperor